Abstract
The review summarizes the chemistry of the third generation of photosensitizers, namely, the derivatives of natural bacteriochlorophyll a for photodynamic treatment of cancer. The compounds of this class strongly absorb light at λ=770-850 nm. This unique property opens new therapeutic opportunities due to deeper tissue penetration of light, thereby increasing the photodamage for tumor eradication. Analyzed are the modifications of bacteriochlorophyll a that improve physico-chemical characteristics of compounds and enhance accumulation in tumors. Focusing on the delivery of photosensitizers to the tumor site and to specific intracellular compartments, we describe the conjugates of bacteriochlorophyll a derivatives with carbohydrate and protein carriers. Boronated bacteriochlorins can be used in both photodynamic and boron neutron capture therapy.
Keywords: Cancer Therapy, Bacteriochlorophyll a, photosensitizers, photodynamic treatment, tumor eradication, boron neutron capture therapy
Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry
Title: Bacteriochlorophyll a and Its Derivatives: Chemistry and Perspectives for Cancer Therapy
Volume: 8 Issue: 6
Author(s): Mikhail A. Grin, Andrey F. Mironov and Alexander A. Shtil
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Keywords: Cancer Therapy, Bacteriochlorophyll a, photosensitizers, photodynamic treatment, tumor eradication, boron neutron capture therapy
Abstract: The review summarizes the chemistry of the third generation of photosensitizers, namely, the derivatives of natural bacteriochlorophyll a for photodynamic treatment of cancer. The compounds of this class strongly absorb light at λ=770-850 nm. This unique property opens new therapeutic opportunities due to deeper tissue penetration of light, thereby increasing the photodamage for tumor eradication. Analyzed are the modifications of bacteriochlorophyll a that improve physico-chemical characteristics of compounds and enhance accumulation in tumors. Focusing on the delivery of photosensitizers to the tumor site and to specific intracellular compartments, we describe the conjugates of bacteriochlorophyll a derivatives with carbohydrate and protein carriers. Boronated bacteriochlorins can be used in both photodynamic and boron neutron capture therapy.
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Grin A. Mikhail, Mironov F. Andrey and Shtil A. Alexander, Bacteriochlorophyll a and Its Derivatives: Chemistry and Perspectives for Cancer Therapy, Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry 2008; 8 (6) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/187152008785133128
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/187152008785133128 |
Print ISSN 1871-5206 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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