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- Title
In Vitro Characterization of Monoaspartyl Chlorin e6 and Diaspartyl Chlorin e6 for Photodynamic Therapy2.
- Authors
Roberts, W. Gregory; Shiau, Fuu-Yau; Nelson, J. S.; Smith, Kevin M.; Berns, Michael W.
- Abstract
The characteristics of two new chlorin photosensitizers were studied in cell culture by determining phototoxicity, subcellular localization, and photophysical properties. Monoaspartyl chlorin e (MACE) and diaspartyl chlorin e (DACE) are new photosensitizers that show promise for use in photodynamic therapy. These chlorins are pure, monomeric compounds as determined by high-pressure liquid chromatography. Both compounds absorb substantially at a longer wavelength (664 nm) than does dihematoporphyrin ether-ester (DHE). Tumor diagnosis with the use of fluorescence should be facilitated due to the purity of the compounds and the single fluorescence emission peak. Phototoxicity dose-response curves of the sensitizers were completed using a standard clonogenic assay to determine cell viability. The chlorins showed good sensitizing capabilities with light. In addition, subcellular localization of MACE, DACE, and DHE was studied using fluorescence microscopy. Whereas DHE was located throughout the cytoplasm, the primary site of localization of the chlorins appeared to be in the lysosome. The results demonstrate that MACE and DACE are effective photosensitizing agents in vitro and compare favorably to DHE.
- Publication
JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 1988, Vol 80, Issue 5, p330
- ISSN
0027-8874
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/jnci/80.5.330