Phototoxic treatments of pathogenic bacteria and fungi of trees induce oxidative damage that is preferable to toxic chemical treatment.Here,we used green methods to synthesize Chlorin e6 from chlorophyll a,which was e...Phototoxic treatments of pathogenic bacteria and fungi of trees induce oxidative damage that is preferable to toxic chemical treatment.Here,we used green methods to synthesize Chlorin e6 from chlorophyll a,which was extracted from crude silkworm excrement using concentrated(strong)alkali hydrolysis and acidification.The photosensitive bactericidal activities of the new chlorin were tested in vitro,and possible mechanisms of action are discussed.The results showed that Chlorin e6 can be lightactivated to have bactericidal activity against Escherichia coli,Bacillus subtilis and Fusarium oxysporum,but it had little bactericidal effect in the dark.This kind of chlorin compounds has great potential as a natural phototoxic antimicrobial compound to control harmful bacteria on the leaves in forestry systems.展开更多
In the present study,we combined CaCO_(3)NPs and Ce6 to construct CaCO_(3)-Ce6 nanoparticles (NPs).CaCO_(3)-Ce6 NPs were characterized in terms of particle size,zeta potential,UV-Vis absorption spectrum,fluorescence s...In the present study,we combined CaCO_(3)NPs and Ce6 to construct CaCO_(3)-Ce6 nanoparticles (NPs).CaCO_(3)-Ce6 NPs were characterized in terms of particle size,zeta potential,UV-Vis absorption spectrum,fluorescence spectrum,FTIR spectrum,and pH-responsive behavior.The reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in vitro was measured in 4T1 cells.The results showed that CaCO_(3)-Ce6 NPs were uniform-sized NPs with excellent fluorescence properties and pH-responsive behavior.The ability of ROS generation by CaCO_(3)-Ce6 NPs was stronger compared with Ce6 in 4T1 cells because Ca;could enhance the ROS generation,which could contribute to a stronger anti-tumor effect.展开更多
Photodynamic therapy （PDT）, as a noninvasive therapeutic method, has been actively explored recently for cancer treatment. However, owing to the weak absorption in the optically transparent windows of biological tis...Photodynamic therapy （PDT）, as a noninvasive therapeutic method, has been actively explored recently for cancer treatment. However, owing to the weak absorption in the optically transparent windows of biological tissues, most com- mercial photosensitizers （PSs） exhibit low singlet oxygen （^1O2） quantum yields when excited by light within this window. Finding the best way to boost ^1O2 production for clinical applications using light sources within this window is, thus, a great challenge. Herein, we tackle this problem using plasmon resonance energy transfer （PRET） from plasmonic nanoparticles （NPs） to PSs and demonstrate that the formation of plasmon quenching dips is an effective way to enhance ^1O2 generation. The combination of the photosensitizer chlorin e6 （Ce6） and gold nanorods （AuNR） was employed as a model system. We observed a clear quenching dip in the longitudinal surface plasmon resonance （LSPR） band of the AuNRs when the LSPR band overlaps with the Q band of Ce6 and the spacing between Ce6 and the rods is within the acting distance of PRET. Upon irradiation with 660 nm continuous-wave laser light, we obtained a seven-fold enhancement in the ^1O2 signal intensity compared with that of a non-PRET sample, as determined using the ^1O2 electron spin resonance probe 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidine （TEMP）. Furthermore, we demonstrated that the PRET effect is more efficient in enhancing ^1O2 yield than the often-employed local field enhancement effect. The effectiveness of PRET is further extended to the in vitro level. Considering the flexibility in manipulating the localized SPR properties of plasmonic nanoparticles/nanostructures, our findings suggest that PRET-based strategies may be a general way to overcome the deficiency of most commercial organic PSs in biological optically transparent windows and promote their applications in clinical tumor treatments.展开更多
Reactive oxygen species(ROS)are byproducts of cellular metabolism;they play a significant role as secondary messengers in cell signaling.In cells,high concentrations of ROS induce apoptosis,senescence,and contact inhi...Reactive oxygen species(ROS)are byproducts of cellular metabolism;they play a significant role as secondary messengers in cell signaling.In cells,high concentrations of ROS induce apoptosis,senescence,and contact inhibition,while low concentrations of ROS result in angiogenesis,proliferation,and cytoskeleton remodeling.Thus,controlling ROS generation is an important factor in cell biology.We designed a chlorin e6(Ce6)-immobilized polyethylene terephthalate(PET)film(Ce6-PET)to produce extracellular ROS under red-light irradiation.The application of Ce6-PET films can regulate the generation of ROS by altering the intensity of light-emitting diode sources.We confirmed that the Ce6-PET film could effectively promote cell growth under irradiation at 500 μW/cm^(2) for 30 min in human umbilical vein endothelial cells.We also found that the Ce6-PET film is more efficient in generating ROS than a Ce6-incorporated polyurethane film under the same conditions.Ce6-PET fabrication shows promise for improving the localized delivery of extracellular ROS and regulating ROS formation through the optimization of irradiation intensity.展开更多
AIM To investigate the antitumor effects and underlying mechanisms of(17 R,18 R)-2-(1-hexyloxyethyl)-2-devinyl chlorine E6 trisodium salt(YLG-1)-induced photodynamic therapy(PDT) on pancreatic cancer in vitro and in v...AIM To investigate the antitumor effects and underlying mechanisms of(17 R,18 R)-2-(1-hexyloxyethyl)-2-devinyl chlorine E6 trisodium salt(YLG-1)-induced photodynamic therapy(PDT) on pancreatic cancer in vitro and in vivo.METHODS YLG-1 is a novel photosensitizer extracted from spirulina. Its phototoxicity, cellular uptake and localization, as well as its effect on reactive oxygen species(ROS) production, apoptosis, and expression of apoptosis-associated proteins were detected in vitro. An in vivo imaging system(IVIS), the Lumina K imaging system, and mouse models of subcutaneous Panc-1-bearing tumors were exploited to evaluate the drug delivery pathway and pancreatic cancer growth in vivo.RESULTS YLG-1 was localized to the mitochondria, and the appropriate incubation time was 6 h. Under 650 nm light irradiation, YLG-1-PDT exerted a potent cytotoxic effect on pancreatic cancer cells in vitro, which could be abolished by the ROS scavenger N-acetyl-L-cysteine(NAC). The death mode caused by YLG-1-PDT was apoptosis, accompanied by upregulated Bax and cleaved Caspase-3 and decreased Bcl-2 expression. The results from the IVIS images suggested that the optimal administration route was intratumoral(IT) injection and that the best time to conduct YLG-1-PDT was 2 h post-IT injection. Consistent with the results in vitro, YLG-1-PDT showed great growth inhibition effects on pancreatic cancer cells in a mouse model.CONCLUSION YLG-1 is a potential photosensitizer for pancreatic cancer PDT via IT injection, the mechanisms of which are associated with inducing ROS and promoting apoptosis.展开更多
基金supported by Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.DL12BA06)Harbin Science and Technology Innovation Talent Research Special Funds(2015RAQXJ002)
文摘Phototoxic treatments of pathogenic bacteria and fungi of trees induce oxidative damage that is preferable to toxic chemical treatment.Here,we used green methods to synthesize Chlorin e6 from chlorophyll a,which was extracted from crude silkworm excrement using concentrated(strong)alkali hydrolysis and acidification.The photosensitive bactericidal activities of the new chlorin were tested in vitro,and possible mechanisms of action are discussed.The results showed that Chlorin e6 can be lightactivated to have bactericidal activity against Escherichia coli,Bacillus subtilis and Fusarium oxysporum,but it had little bactericidal effect in the dark.This kind of chlorin compounds has great potential as a natural phototoxic antimicrobial compound to control harmful bacteria on the leaves in forestry systems.
文摘In the present study,we combined CaCO_(3)NPs and Ce6 to construct CaCO_(3)-Ce6 nanoparticles (NPs).CaCO_(3)-Ce6 NPs were characterized in terms of particle size,zeta potential,UV-Vis absorption spectrum,fluorescence spectrum,FTIR spectrum,and pH-responsive behavior.The reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in vitro was measured in 4T1 cells.The results showed that CaCO_(3)-Ce6 NPs were uniform-sized NPs with excellent fluorescence properties and pH-responsive behavior.The ability of ROS generation by CaCO_(3)-Ce6 NPs was stronger compared with Ce6 in 4T1 cells because Ca;could enhance the ROS generation,which could contribute to a stronger anti-tumor effect.
基金This work was supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China （Nos. 2016YFA0200903 and 2011CB932802）, and the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Nos. 91127013 and 21173056）.
文摘Photodynamic therapy （PDT）, as a noninvasive therapeutic method, has been actively explored recently for cancer treatment. However, owing to the weak absorption in the optically transparent windows of biological tissues, most com- mercial photosensitizers （PSs） exhibit low singlet oxygen （^1O2） quantum yields when excited by light within this window. Finding the best way to boost ^1O2 production for clinical applications using light sources within this window is, thus, a great challenge. Herein, we tackle this problem using plasmon resonance energy transfer （PRET） from plasmonic nanoparticles （NPs） to PSs and demonstrate that the formation of plasmon quenching dips is an effective way to enhance ^1O2 generation. The combination of the photosensitizer chlorin e6 （Ce6） and gold nanorods （AuNR） was employed as a model system. We observed a clear quenching dip in the longitudinal surface plasmon resonance （LSPR） band of the AuNRs when the LSPR band overlaps with the Q band of Ce6 and the spacing between Ce6 and the rods is within the acting distance of PRET. Upon irradiation with 660 nm continuous-wave laser light, we obtained a seven-fold enhancement in the ^1O2 signal intensity compared with that of a non-PRET sample, as determined using the ^1O2 electron spin resonance probe 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidine （TEMP）. Furthermore, we demonstrated that the PRET effect is more efficient in enhancing ^1O2 yield than the often-employed local field enhancement effect. The effectiveness of PRET is further extended to the in vitro level. Considering the flexibility in manipulating the localized SPR properties of plasmonic nanoparticles/nanostructures, our findings suggest that PRET-based strategies may be a general way to overcome the deficiency of most commercial organic PSs in biological optically transparent windows and promote their applications in clinical tumor treatments.
基金This work was supported by a National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korean government(MSIT,Nos 2017M3A9B3063638 and 2019R1A2C2005256).
文摘Reactive oxygen species(ROS)are byproducts of cellular metabolism;they play a significant role as secondary messengers in cell signaling.In cells,high concentrations of ROS induce apoptosis,senescence,and contact inhibition,while low concentrations of ROS result in angiogenesis,proliferation,and cytoskeleton remodeling.Thus,controlling ROS generation is an important factor in cell biology.We designed a chlorin e6(Ce6)-immobilized polyethylene terephthalate(PET)film(Ce6-PET)to produce extracellular ROS under red-light irradiation.The application of Ce6-PET films can regulate the generation of ROS by altering the intensity of light-emitting diode sources.We confirmed that the Ce6-PET film could effectively promote cell growth under irradiation at 500 μW/cm^(2) for 30 min in human umbilical vein endothelial cells.We also found that the Ce6-PET film is more efficient in generating ROS than a Ce6-incorporated polyurethane film under the same conditions.Ce6-PET fabrication shows promise for improving the localized delivery of extracellular ROS and regulating ROS formation through the optimization of irradiation intensity.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81472844
文摘AIM To investigate the antitumor effects and underlying mechanisms of(17 R,18 R)-2-(1-hexyloxyethyl)-2-devinyl chlorine E6 trisodium salt(YLG-1)-induced photodynamic therapy(PDT) on pancreatic cancer in vitro and in vivo.METHODS YLG-1 is a novel photosensitizer extracted from spirulina. Its phototoxicity, cellular uptake and localization, as well as its effect on reactive oxygen species(ROS) production, apoptosis, and expression of apoptosis-associated proteins were detected in vitro. An in vivo imaging system(IVIS), the Lumina K imaging system, and mouse models of subcutaneous Panc-1-bearing tumors were exploited to evaluate the drug delivery pathway and pancreatic cancer growth in vivo.RESULTS YLG-1 was localized to the mitochondria, and the appropriate incubation time was 6 h. Under 650 nm light irradiation, YLG-1-PDT exerted a potent cytotoxic effect on pancreatic cancer cells in vitro, which could be abolished by the ROS scavenger N-acetyl-L-cysteine(NAC). The death mode caused by YLG-1-PDT was apoptosis, accompanied by upregulated Bax and cleaved Caspase-3 and decreased Bcl-2 expression. The results from the IVIS images suggested that the optimal administration route was intratumoral(IT) injection and that the best time to conduct YLG-1-PDT was 2 h post-IT injection. Consistent with the results in vitro, YLG-1-PDT showed great growth inhibition effects on pancreatic cancer cells in a mouse model.CONCLUSION YLG-1 is a potential photosensitizer for pancreatic cancer PDT via IT injection, the mechanisms of which are associated with inducing ROS and promoting apoptosis.
