Chan, Man Hung. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 111-126). / Abstract also in Chinese. / Examination Committee List --- p.ii / Declaration --- p.iii / Acknowledgements --- p.iv / 摘要（Abstract in Chinese) --- p.vi / Abstract --- p.viii / List of Abbreviations --- p.x / List of Figures and Tables --- p.xii / Table of Content --- p.xiv / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- Background of photodynamic therapy (PDT) --- p.2 / Chapter 1.1.1 --- History of PDT --- p.2 / Chapter 1.1.2 --- Photochemistry --- p.3 / Chapter 1.1.3 --- Principal stages of PDT --- p.5 / Chapter 1.1.4 --- Light sources of PDT --- p.6 / Chapter 1.2 --- Anti-tumor effect of PDT --- p.8 / Chapter 1.2.1 --- Mode of cell death --- p.8 / Chapter 1.2.2 --- PDT-induced anti-tumor immunity --- p.9 / Chapter 1.3 --- Clinical applications of PDT --- p.11 / Chapter 1.3.1 --- Photofrin® --- p.11 / Chapter 1.3.2 --- Clinical applications of PDT --- p.13 / Chapter 1.3.3 --- Challenges of PDT for clinical applications --- p.15 / Chapter 1.4 --- The development of new photosensitizers --- p.16 / Chapter 1.4.1 --- Targeted PDT --- p.16 / Chapter 1.4.2 --- Phthalocyanine --- p.18 / Chapter 1.5 --- Objective of my study --- p.21 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Materials and Methods --- p.23 / Chapter 2.1 --- Synthesis of glucosylated silicon(IV) phthalocyanine (SiPcGlu) --- p.24 / Chapter 2.2 --- In vitro studies --- p.24 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Cell line and culture conditions --- p.24 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Photodynamic treatment --- p.25 / Chapter 2.2.3 --- Cell viability assay --- p.27 / Chapter 2.2.4 --- Light dose effect on the photocytotoxicity of SiPcGlu-PDT --- p.27 / Chapter 2.2.5 --- Determination of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production by SiPcGlu-PDT --- p.29 / Chapter 2.2.6 --- Effect of antioxidants on the photocytotoxicity of SiPcGlu-PDT --- p.29 / Chapter 2.2.7 --- Determination of ROS production after SiPcGlu-PDT --- p.30 / Chapter 2.2.8 --- Glucose competitive assay --- p.30 / Chapter 2.2.9 --- Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay --- p.30 / Chapter 2.2.10 --- DNA fragmentation analysis by gel electrophoresis --- p.31 / Chapter 2.2.11 --- Annexin-V & propidium iodide staining assay --- p.32 / Chapter 2.2.12 --- Subcellular localization studies --- p.33 / Chapter 2.2.13 --- Detection of mitochondrial superoxide production --- p.34 / Chapter 2.2.14 --- Assessment of mitochondrial membrane potential --- p.34 / Chapter 2.2.15 --- Caspase-3 activity assay --- p.35 / Chapter 2.2.16 --- "Western blot analyses for cytochrome c, caspase-3, PARP and glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78)" --- p.36 / Chapter 2.2.17 --- Ca2+ release from endoplasmic reticulum (ER) --- p.37 / Chapter 2.3 --- In vivo studies --- p.37 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- HT29 tumor-bearing nude mice model --- p.37 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- In vivo photodynamic treatment --- p.39 / Chapter 2.3.3 --- Biodistribution of SiPcGlu --- p.39 / Chapter 2.3.4 --- Assay for plasma enzyme activities --- p.40 / Chapter 2.4 --- Statistical analysis --- p.41 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Results --- p.42 / Chapter 3.1 --- In vitro studies --- p.43 / Chapter 3.1.1 --- SiPcGlu-PDT induced cytotoxicity on HT29 cells --- p.43 / Chapter 3.1.2 --- Light dose effect on cytotoxicity by SiPcGlu-PDT --- p.46 / Chapter 3.1.3 --- SiPcGlu-PDT induced ROS production --- p.48 / Chapter 3.1.4 --- SiPcGlu-PDT induced cell death through Type I and II photoreactions --- p.48 / Chapter 3.1.5 --- ROS production after SiPcGlu-PDT --- p.51 / Chapter 3.1.6 --- Glucose competitive Assay --- p.55 / Chapter 3.1.7 --- SiPcGlu-PDT induced apoptosis in HT29 cells --- p.57 / Chapter 3.1.8 --- Subcellular localization of SiPcGlu --- p.61 / Chapter 3.1.9 --- SiPcGlu-PDT induced mitochondrial changes --- p.66 / Chapter 3.1.10 --- SiPcGlu-PDT induced caspase activation --- p.68 / Chapter 3.1.11 --- SiPcGlu-PDT increased expression of ER chaperone GRP78 --- p.72 / Chapter 3.1.12 --- SiPcGlu-PDT induced release of Ca2+ from ER --- p.72 / Chapter 3.2 --- In vivo studies --- p.75 / Chapter 3.2.1 --- In vivo photodynamic activities --- p.75 / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Tissue distribution of SiPcGlu --- p.77 / Chapter 3.2.3 --- Analysis of intrinsic toxicity --- p.77 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Discussion --- p.80 / Chapter 4.1 --- Physical Properties of SiPcGlu --- p.81 / Chapter 4.2 --- In vitro studies --- p.82 / Chapter 4.2.1 --- SiPcGlu-PDT exhibits a high potency in killing HT29 cells --- p.82 / Chapter 4.2.2 --- ROS production is responsible for the cytotoxic effect of SiPcGlu-PDT --- p.83 / Chapter 4.2.3 --- SiPcGlu-PDT induced apoptosis in HT29 cells --- p.85 / Chapter 4.2.4 --- SiPcGlu is localized in various membranous organelles --- p.87 / Chapter 4.2.5 --- SiPcGlu-PDT induced mitochondria-mediated apoptosis --- p.89 / Chapter 4.2.6 --- SiPcGlu-PDT induced ER stress --- p.93 / Chapter 4.3 --- In vivo studies --- p.96 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- SiPcGlu failed to target to tumor tissues --- p.96 / Chapter 4.3.2 --- SiPcGlu-PDT induced retardation in tumor growth --- p.99 / Chapter 4.3.3 --- SiPcGlu is a safe photosensitizer for PDT --- p.101 / Chapter Chapter 5 --- Conclusion and Future Perspectives --- p.103 / Chapter 5.1 --- Conclusion --- p.104 / Chapter 5.2 --- Future Perspectives --- p.106 / Chapter 5.2.1 --- In vitro studies --- p.106 / Chapter 5.2.1.1 --- Lysosomal pathway to cell death --- p.106 / Chapter 5.2.2 --- In vivo studies --- p.107 / Chapter 5.2.2.1 --- Pharmacokinetic studies --- p.107 / Chapter 5.2.2.2 --- Eradication of HT29 tumor by repeated dose of SiPcGlu --- p.108 / Chapter 5.2.2.3 --- SiPcGlu-PDT-induced anti-tumor immunity --- p.108 / Chapter 5.2.2.4 --- Enhancement of tumor selectivity by conjugating with biomolecules --- p.109 / References --- p.110

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This study aimed to evaluate the histological effect of different formulations of Methylene Blue (MB) used in antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (aPDT) as adjuvant to conventional treatment, on gingival collagen fibers in the treatment of periodontal disease induced in rats. In this study were used 120 male rats (Rattus Novergicus, Wistar lineage). The periodontitis was induced by placing a ligature on right mandibular first molar in 105 rats. After 7 days, they were removed and the animals were randomized in 5 groups: NC negative control; PC positive control (no treatment); SRP - scaling and root planning (SRP) and periodontal pocket irrigation with saline solution; aPDT SRP + aPDT (with MB 0,01% dissolved in water + laser); aPDT/ethanol SRP + aPDT (with MB 0,01% dissolved in solvents containing ethanol 20% + laser). The NC animals received neither periodontitis induction nor treatment. Five animals of NC and PC and ten animals of SRP, aPDT and aPDT/ethanol are euthanized 7, 15 and 30 days after treatment. Gingival samples were collected to the quantification of collagen fibers and descriptive analysis of collagen type I and III proportion and organization. Data were analyzed with ANOVA and multilevel Poisson regression analysis. The animals of NC, PC, SRP, aPDT and aPDT/ethanol showed percentage of collagen fibers area of 67,99%, 45,71%, 58,39%, 71,70% and 72,37%, respectively, but no statistical difference was seen in aPDT and aPDT/ethanol; the collagen fibers area was higher at 30 days (71,37%) than at 7 days (60,25%) and at 15 days (63,12%) after treatment, showing statistical difference only at 30 days (ANOVA). Considering multivariate Poisson regression analysis, aPDT and aPDT/ethanol showed 6% higher rate of collagen fibers organization when compared to NC (p<0,05); this organization increased 5% at 15 days after treatment and 19% at 30 days when compared to 7 days (p<0,05). The action of different formulations of MB was similar concerning the quantity and organization of gingival collagen fibers, presenting higher collagen type I quantity, parallel and dense alignment at 30 days after treatment. According to the experimental model used in this study, the ethanol presence in MB formulation doesn t interfere on collagen fibers quantity and quality of collagen fibers in periodontal wound healing. This study suggests the aPDT could be a promising alternative to periodontal disease treatment as adjuvant to conventional treatment. / Este estudo objetivou avaliar histologicamente o efeito de diferentes formulações de Azul de Metileno (AM), na Terapia Fotodinâmica antimicrobiana (TFDa), como adjuvante ao tratamento periodontal convencional, sobre as fibras colágenas do tecido gengival no tratamento da doença periodontal induzida em ratos. Neste estudo, foram utilizados 120 ratos machos (Rattus Novergicus, linhagem Wistar). A periodontite foi induzida pela colocação de ligaduras no molar inferior direito em 105 ratos. Decorridos 7 dias, as ligaduras foram removidas e os animais foram randomizados em 5 grupos: CN - controle negativo; CP - controle positivo (sem tratamento); RAR - raspagem e alisamento radicular (RAR) e irrigação da bolsa periodontal com solução salina; TFDa - RAR + TFDa (com AM a 0,01% dissolvido em água + laser); e TFDa/etanol - RAR + TFDa (com AM a 0,01% dissolvido em solventes contendo etanol a 20% + laser). Os animais do CN não foram submetidos à indução de doença ou tratamento. Cinco animais de CN e CP e dez animais de RAR, TFDa e TFDa/etanol foram eutanasiados em 7, 15 e 30 dias após os tratamentos. Amostras de tecido gengival foram coletadas para quantificação das fibras colágenas e análise descritiva da proporção e organização dos tipos I e III de colágeno. Dados foram analisados com ANOVA e análise multinível de Regressão de Poisson. Os animais de CN, CP, RAR, TFDa e TFDa/etanol mostraram percentual de área das fibras colágenas de 67,99%, 45,71%, 58,39%, 71,70% e 72,37%, respectivamente, porém nenhuma diferença estatística foi observada entre TFDa e TFDa/etanol; a área das fibras colágenas foi maior aos 30 dias (71,37%) do que aos 7 dias (60,25%) e aos 15 dias (63,12%) após o tratamento, apresentando diferença estatística somente aos 30 dias (ANOVA). Considerando a análise multivariada da Regressão de Poisson, TFDa e TFDa/etanol apresentaram uma taxa 6% maior de organização das fibras colágenas quando comparados ao CN (p<0,05); tal organização aumentou 5% aos 15 dias após o tratamento e 19% aos 30 dias, quando comparados aos 7 dias (p<0,05). A ação das diferentes formulações do AM foi semelhante no que diz respeito à quantidade e organização das fibras colágenas do tecido gengival, apresentando maior quantidade de colágeno tipo I, com alinhamento paralelo e denso aos 30 dias após o tratamento. De acordo com o modelo experimental utilizado neste estudo, a presença do etanol na formulação do AM não interfere na quantidade e na qualidade das fibras colágenas frente ao processo de cicatrização periodontal. Este estudo sugere que a TFDa pode ser uma alternativa promissora para o tratamento da doença periodontal como adjuvante ao tratamento convencional.

Resumo: A utilização da PDT para tratamento de diferentes tipos de infecções, tal como a candidose bucal, tem sido estudada. Entretanto, poucos são os dados científicos que relatam os possíveis efeitos tóxicos dessa terapia. Dessa forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos da irradiação na mucosa bucal de ratos com LED azul (de 460 nm e potência de 200 mW/cm2) em presença do fotossensibilizador (FS) Photogem®, em duas diferentes concentrações (500 mg/L e 1000 mg/L). Para isso, foram utilizados 101 ratos (Rattus Norvegicus Albinus Holtzman) distribuídos em 6 grupos, de acordo com os seguintes tratamentos: Grupo 1 - controle; Grupo 2 - aplicação do FS (500 mg/L); Grupo 3 - aplicação do FS (500 mg/L) e irradiação com LED; Grupo 4 - aplicação do FS (1000 mg/L); Grupo 5 - aplicação do FS (1000 mg/L) e irradiação com LED; e Grupo 6 - irradiação com LED. O FS foi aplicado por 30 minutos (tempo de pré-incubação) e o tempo de irradiação da mucosa foi de 20 minutos (dose de 144 J/cm2). Decorridos os 4 períodos de avaliação propostos (0 dia, 1dia, 3 dias e 7 dias), os animais tiveram a mucosa palatina fotografada para análise macroscópica, sendo então imediatamente sacrificados para remoção cirúrgica do palato e posterior análise em microscopia de luz e de fluorescência. Um mapeamento térmico foi realizado a fim de avaliar a variação de temperatura ocorrida no tecido durante a irradiação com LED. Macroscopicamente, em todos os grupos experimentais e para todos os períodos de avaliação propostos na presente pesquisa, observou-se que a mucosa apresentava-se intacta, com aspecto de normalidade semelhante ao do Grupo 1 (controle). Microscopicamente, alterações teciduais, caracterizadas especialmente por discreta inflamação, puderam ser observadas na mucosa palatina de apenas 4 de um total de 80 animais submetidos a PDT... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: The use of PDT has been investigated for the treatment of different types of infection, like oral candidosis. There are, however, few research-based data that report the possible toxic effects of this therapy. Therefore, this study evaluated the effects of irradiating the palatal mucosa of rats with blue LED (460 nm; 200 mW/cm²) in the presence of the photosensitizer Photogem® at two concentrations (500 and 1000 mg/L). Then, 101 rats (Rattus norvegicus albinus Holtzman) were randomly distributed in six groups, according to the treatment performed on the palatal mucosa: Group 1: control; Group 2: Photogem® (500 mg/L); Group 3: Photogem® (500 mg/L) + blue LED; Group 4 - Photogem® (1000 mg/L); Group 5: (1000 mg/L) + blue LED; and Group 6: blue LED. The exposure times to the photosensitizing agent and to the light source were 30 min (pre-incubation time) and 20 min (144 J/cm2 energy density), respectively. At 0, 1, 3 and 7 days posttreatment, the animals had their palatal mucosa photographed for macroscopic analysis and were immediately sacrificed. The palate was removed for further analysis by light and fluorescence microscopy. Thermal mapping was made to evaluate the temperature change occurred in the tissue during LED irradiation. In all experimental groups and periods, the macroscopic analysis revealed intact mucosa with normal aspect similar to that of Group 1 (control). Tissue alterations, characterized primarily by a mild inflammation, were observed microscopically on the mucosa of only 4 out of 80 animals subjected to PDT. Photosensitizer penetration into the treated mucosa was identified by the fluorescence emitted by Photogem® and was limited to the epithelial layer. The thermal mapping revealed a temperature increase from 35 to 41ºC during the 20-min irradiation. In conclusion, under the tested conditions, PDT using Photogem® at 500 and 1000 mg/L concentrations... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Orientador: Ana Cláudia Pavarina / Coorientador: Carlos Alberto de Souza / Banca: Eunice Teresinha Giampaolo / Banca: Cristina Kuraschi / Mestre

AIMS: The rapidly growing industrial and medical use of nanomaterials, especially zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, has led to growing concerns about their toxicity. Accordingly, the intrinsic genotoxic and cytotoxic potential of these nanoparticles have been evaluated. MATERIALS & METHODS: Using a HEp-2 cell line, cytotoxicity was tested along with mitochondrial activity and neutral red uptake assays. The genotoxic potential was determined using the Comet and the cytokinesis-blocked micronucleus assays. In addition, tyrosine phosphorylation events were investigated. RESULTS & CONCLUSION: We found concentration- and time-dependent cytotoxicity and an increase in DNA and cytogenetic damage with increasing nanoparticle concentrations. Mainly for zinc oxide, genotoxicity was clearly associated with an increase in tyrosine phosphorylation. Our results suggest that both types of nanoparticles can be genotoxic over a range of concentrations without being cytotoxic.