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Photosensitized production of singlet oxygen: spatially-resolved optical studies in single cells.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19337656     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Singlet molecular oxygen, O(2)(a(1)Delta(g)), can be created in photosensitized experiments with sub-cellular spatial resolution in a single cell. This cytotoxic species can subsequently be detected by its 1270 nm phosphorescence (a(1)Delta(g)--> X(3)Sigma). Cellular responses to the creation of singlet oxygen can be monitored using viability assays. Time- and spatially-resolved optical measurements of both singlet oxygen and its precursor, the excited state sensitizer, reflect the complex and dynamic morphology of the cell. These experiments help elucidate photoinduced, oxygen-dependent events that compromise cell function and ultimately lead to cell death. In this perspective, recent work on the photosensitized production and detection of singlet oxygen in single cells is summarized, highlighting the advantages and current limitations of this unique experimental approach to study an old problem.
Authors:
Thomas Breitenbach; Marina K Kuimova; Peter Gbur; Sonja Hatz; Nickolass Bitsch Schack; Brian Wett Pedersen; John D C Lambert; Lars Poulsen; Peter R Ogilby
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2008-09-23
Journal Detail:
Title:  Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology     Volume:  8     ISSN:  1474-905X     ISO Abbreviation:  Photochem. Photobiol. Sci.     Publication Date:  2009 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-04-01     Completed Date:  2009-07-29     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101124451     Medline TA:  Photochem Photobiol Sci     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  442-52     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Aarhus, DK-8000, Arhus, Denmark.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Hela Cells / cytology*,  physiology
Humans
Luminescent Measurements
Microscopy, Fluorescence / methods
Neurons / cytology*,  physiology*
Perylene / analogs & derivatives,  metabolism
Photons
Photosensitizing Agents / diagnostic use
Singlet Oxygen / metabolism*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Photosensitizing Agents; 17778-80-2/Singlet Oxygen; 198-55-0/Perylene; 548-04-9/hypericin

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