Abstract
We report a novel nanoparticle that is promising for photodynamic therapy applications, which consists of a π-conjugated polymer doped with a singlet oxygen photosensitizer. The nanoparticles exhibit highly efficient collection of excitation light due to the large excitation cross-section of the polymer. A quantum efficiency of singlet oxygen production of 0.5 was determined. Extraordinarily large two-photon excitation cross-sections were determined, indicating promise for near infrared multiphoton photodynamic therapy. Gel electrophoresis of DNA after near-UV irradiation in the presence of nanoparticles indicated both purine base and backbone DNA damage.
| Original language | American English |
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| Journal | Nanoscale |
| Volume | 3 |
| State | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- Nanoparticles
- Photodynamic Therapy
- Quantum Efficiency
DC Disciplines
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry