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Tripyrroledimethine-derived ('texaphyrin'-type) macrocycles: potential photosensitizers which absorb in the far-red spectral region (Invited Paper)

  • Jonathan L. Sessler
  • , Gregory Hemmi
  • , Bhaskar G. Maiya
  • , Anthony Harriman
  • , Millard M. Judy
  • , Richard Boriak
  • , James L. Matthews
  • , Benjamin Ehrenberg
  • , Zvi Malik
  • , Yeshayahu Nitzan
  • , Angelika C. Ruck
  • University of Texas at Austin

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Abstract

Three new cadmium(II)-containing tripyrroledimethine-derived, 'texaphyrin'-type, macrocycles are discussed. These compounds, which contain extended π-systems, possess strong, low-energy, Q-like absorption bands in the 650-900 nm spectral region, making them of possible interest in photodynamic applications. Time-resolved absorption and emission laser studies have been carried out and the fluorescence and triplet absorption spectra, excited state yields and lifetimes, O2-quenching rate constants, and quantum yields for formation of O2(1Δg) measured and related to the structure of the macrocycle. The results of preliminary cell localization and in vitro photodynamic anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-leukemic cell inactivation studies carried out with these and/or the parent o-phenylenediamine-derived parent texaphyrin system, are also presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
PublisherPubl by Int Soc for Optical Engineering
Pages318-329
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)0819405167
StatePublished - 1991
Externally publishedYes
EventOptical Methods for Tumor Treatment and Early Diagnosis: Mechanisms and Techniques - Los Angeles, CA, USA
Duration: 23 Jan 199125 Jan 1991

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume1426
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceOptical Methods for Tumor Treatment and Early Diagnosis: Mechanisms and Techniques
CityLos Angeles, CA, USA
Period23/01/9125/01/91

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