Synthesis and in vitro phototoxicity of multifunctional Zn(II)meso-tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin-coated gold nanoparticles assembled via axial coordination with imidazole ligands

Alea-Reyes, María E., Penon, Oriol, García Calavia, Paula, Marín, María J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8021-5498, Russell, David A. and Pérez-García, Lluïsa (2018) Synthesis and in vitro phototoxicity of multifunctional Zn(II)meso-tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin-coated gold nanoparticles assembled via axial coordination with imidazole ligands. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 521. pp. 81-90. ISSN 0021-9797

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Abstract

Hypothesis: Metalloporphyrins are extensively investigated for their ability to form reactive oxygen species and as potent photosensitisers for use in photodynamic therapy. However, their hydrophobicity generally causes solubility issues concerning in vivo delivery due to lack of distribution and low clearance from the body. Immobilising porphyrins on carriers, such as gold nanoparticles (GNP), can overcome some of these drawbacks. The mode of assembling the porphyrins to the carrier influences the properties of the resulting drug delivery systems. Experiments: We describe the synthesis and characterisation of new porphyrin decorated water soluble GNP and we explore Zn-imidazole axial coordination as the mode of linking the porphyrin to the metallic core of the nanoparticles. Quantification of singlet oxygen production, toxicity in dark, cellular uptake by SK-BR-3 cells and phototoxicity have been assessed. Findings: Axial coordination limits the number of porphyrins on the gold surface, reduces the formation of aggregates, and diminishes metal exchange in the porphyrin, all of which contribute to enhance the efficiency of singlet oxygen generation from the immobilised porphyrin. In vitro experiments on SK-BR-3 cells reveal a fast uptake followed by more than 80% cell death after irradiation with low doses of light.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	n(ii)meso-tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin,gold nanoparticles,imidazole ligands,zn(ii)-imidazole axial coordination,singlet oxygen production,sk-br-3 cells,cellular uptake,dark cytotoxicity,phototoxiciy,photodynamic therapy
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Science > School of Chemistry
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Chemistry of Materials and Catalysis
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	15 Mar 2018 15:30
Last Modified:	21 Oct 2022 18:33
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/66505
DOI:	10.1016/j.jcis.2018.03.014

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