A enzima mieloperoxidase (MPO), presente em leucócitos da linhagem granulocítica e monocítica, tem papel fundamental na produção de espécies reativas de oxigênio (ERO). Existem fortes evidências que alguns produtos gerados a partir de reações catalisadas por mieloperoxidase (MPO) tenham papel na sinalização celular. Dentre estes produtos, chama atenção o oxigênio singlete (1O2). Em fagócitos, esta ERO poderia participar tanto do processo de morte de patógenos, quanto da sinalização de eventos da inflamação. O nosso grupo de pesquisa trabalha com a hipótese de que a localização da MPO, e consequentemente, os sítios de produção de 1O2 definem a função da enzima e do 1O2. O interesse particular no 1O2 deve-se também ao fato de que sua detecção não é trivial e relativamente pouco é conhecido sobre sua produção por sistemas biológicos se comparado a outras EROs. Neste estudo trabalhamos com a questão da localização de MPO em neutrófilos e monócitos humanos e com a detecção de 1O2 através da utilização de sondas específicas. Nos experimentos realizados avaliamos a produção de 1O2 pela utilização da sonda 9,10 difenilantraceno (DPA) e também empregando o éster 9,10-antracenil-3-bispropionato de etila (ABPE) como captador de 1O2. Apesar da proposta de uso do DPA revestindo partículas a serem fagocitadas ter sido feita anteriormente (Garcia F., mestrado concluído em 2006) houve dificuldades na utilização desta técnica que foram reconsideradas neste trabalho. Com esta sonda também obtivemos imagens em microscopia confocal, através da fluorescência do DPA e perda desta fluorescência após reação com 1O2. As análises dos resultados com a microscopia confocal em neutrófilos confirmam que 1O2 está sendo realmente formado no fagolissosomo, quando as células são ativadas por partículas opsonizadas. Em monócitos também houve a possibilidade de utilizar DPA como sonda para 1O2. Neste caso observamos um decréscimo mais lento da fluorescência quando comparado com neutrófilos e também um apagamento mais difuso da sonda. Acreditamos que as diferenças observadas, na formação de 1O2, para neutrófilos e mononucleares em microscopia confocal podem ser devido a diferentes formas de compartimentalização da enzima nestes dois tipos celulares. É possível que isto tenha uma função biológica específica, uma vez que, 1O2 parece ser um importante sinalizador no processo inflamatório. Dado o interesse na detecção de 1O2 em células do sistema imune, também utilizamos uma nova sonda, o éster 9,10-antracenil-3-bispropionato de etila (ABPE). A detecção neste caso é feita pelo monitoramento de um endoperóxido por HPLC. Os resultados obtidos com essa nova sonda demonstram-se mais satisfatórios quando comparados ao DPA, permitindo uma melhor detecção da produção de 1O2 por fagócitos. / The enzyme myeloperoxidase (MPO), present in leukocytes of granulocytic and monocytic lineage, plays a fundamental role in the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). There is strong evidence that some products generated from reactions catalyzed by myeloperoxidase (MPO) have a role in cell signaling. Among these products, calls attention singlet oxygen (1O2). In phagocytes, ROS could participate in this process both the death of pathogens, the signaling events of inflammation. Our research group works on the assumption that the location of the MPO, and consequently, the production sites to define the role of 1O2 and 1O2 enzyme. The particular interest in the 1O2 is also due to the fact that its detection is not trivial and relatively little is known about its production by biological systems compared to other ROS. In this study we worked with the question of localization of MPO in human neutrophils and monocytes and the detection of 1O2 by using specific probes. In the experiments we evaluated the production of 1O2 by use of a probe 9.10 difenilantraceno (DPA) and also using the 9.10-ester antracenil bispropionato-3-acid ethyl esters (ABPE) 1O2 as a pickup. Although the proposed use of the DPA coating particles to be phagocytized have been made previously (F. Garcia, MA completed in 2006) hove difficulties in using this technique have been reconsidered in this work. With this probe also obtained images in confocal microscopy, by fluorescence of DPA and loss of fluorescence after reaction with 1O2. The analysis of results with confocal microscopy confirmed that in neutrophils 1O2 is actually being formed in fagolissosomo, when cells are activated by opsonized particles. Monocytes were also able to use DPA as a probe to 1O2. In this case we observe a slower decrease in fluorescence when compared with neutrophils and also a more diffuse effacement of the probe. We believe that the observed differences in the formation of 1O2 for neutrophils and mononuclear cells in confocal microscopy may be due to different forms of compartmentalization of the enzyme in these two cell types. It is possible that this has a specific biological function, since, 1O2 seems to be an important sign in the inflammatory process. Given the interest in the detection of 1O2 cells of the immune system, also used a new probe, the 9.10-ester antracenil bispropionato-3-acid ethyl esters (ABPE). The detection in this case is made by an endoperoxide monitoring by HPLC. The results obtained with this new probe show is more satisfactory when compared to the DPA, allowing better detection of 1O2 production by phagocytes.

Síntese, aspectos estruturais, propriedades fotoquímicas, fotofísicas e fotoindução para avaliação citotóxica in vitro de derivados de [Ru (Pc)] (PC = ftalocianina) são descritos neste trabalho. O desenvolvimento ftalocianinas utilizando anéis macrocíclicos, substituídos e não substituídos simetricamente, coordenados com o centro metálico de rutênio permitiu a obtenção de diferentes compostos. Coordenação de ligantes derivados de óxido nítrico (NO) na posição axial do rutênio (II) permitiu obter [Ru(NO)(Pc)(NO2)], um complexo liberador de NO quando submetido ao processo de redução. Os complexos foram caracterizados por FTIR, UV-Vis, 1H RMN e espectrometria de massas. As propriedades fotoquímicas de complexos como ftalocianinas de rutênio (II) têm sido investigadas por fotólise a laser em diferentes comprimentos de onda. Na irradiação de luz em 660 nm em solução aquosa aerada, observamos o fotoprocesso com a produção de oxigênio singleto. Pode-se observar a relação do rendimento quântico de oxigênio singleto e dos fotossensibilizadores utilizados para sua produção. O oxigênio singleto para [Ru (Pc-R)] segue a ordem [Ru(Pc)]> [Ru (Pc-DCBz)]> [Ru(Pc-DMX)] com DCBz = ácido 4-(3,4-dicianofenoxi) benzóico e DMX = 4,5-bis (2,5-dimetilfenoxi) ftalonitrilo. Estudos fotobiológicos são destacados com particular enfoque na irradiação de luz em 660 nm com interesse para aplicações de terapia fotodinâmica (TFD). Neste contexto, temos também a avaliação citotóxica em linhagens de células B16F10 do efeito sinérgico entre NO e oxigênio singleto quando comparado ao complexo [Ru(Pc)], um composto que é apenas produtor de oxigênio singleto. O NO parece potencializar a ação de oxigênio singleto uma vez que em ensaios de viabilidade celular, o complexo [Ru(NO)(Pc)(NO2)] é pelo menos 40% mais ativo que [Ru(Pc)], considerando 8,93 J / cm2 como uma potência. Considerando apenas a produção de oxigênio singleto encontramos a espécie [Ru(Pc-DCBz)] mais citotóxica nas linhagens B16F10 e MCF-7, sob irradiação em 660nm. Com base em todos os estudos, concluímos que citotoxicidade é dependente tanto da localização subcelular quanto do rendimento quântico de oxigênio singleto. A citotoxicidade pode ser reforçada pela produção de NO, seguido por irradiação de luz na janela terapêutica. / Synthesis, structural aspects, photochemistry, photophysical and in vitro photoinduced cytotoxic properties of [Ru(Pc)] (pc = phthalocyanine) derivatives are described in this work. Use of an unsubstituted or symmetrically substituted phthalocyanine ring coordinated to the central ruthenium allowed to obtain different compounds. Coordination of nitric oxide (NO) derivative ligands on axial position of ruthenium(II) ion permitted to obtain [Ru(NO)(Pc)(NO2)] a NO deliver agent under reduction process. The complexes were characterized by FTIR, UV-Vis, 1H NMR and mass spectrometry. The photochemical properties of (phthalocyanine)ruthenium(II) like complexes have been investigated by laser photolysis at different wavelengths. At 660 nm light irradiation in aerated aqueous solution we observed photoprocesses with singlet oxygen production. We have addressed the relationship of the singlet oxygen quantum yield and the photosensitizers used in its generation. The singlet oxygen for [Ru(Pc-R)] follows the order [Ru(Pc)] > [Ru(Pc-DCBz)] > [Ru(Pc-DMX)] with DCBz = 4-(3,4-dicianofenoxy)benzoic acid and DMX = 4,5-bis (2,5-dimethylfenoxy)ftalonitrile. Photobiological studies are highlighted with particular focus on light irradiation on 660 nm with interest for photodynamic therapy (PDT) applications. In this way we also have compared the synergism effect of NO and singlet oxygen production with [Ru(Pc)] as a compound producer of singlet oxygen only by means of cytotoxicity in B16F10 cell line. The NO seems to leverage the singlet oxygen action once [Ru(NO)(NO2)(Pc)] cell viability is at least 40 % more active than [Ru(Pc)] considering 8.93 J/cm2 as a potency. Considering only singlet oxygen production we found [Ru(Pc-DCBz)] more cytotoxic specie in B16F10 and MCF7 cell lines, under irradiation in 660 nm. Based on all studies, we have concluded that citotoxycity is dependent on subcellular localization as well singlet oxygen quantum yield. The cytotoxicity could be enhanced by NO production followed by light irradiation on the therapeutic window.

Neste trabalho estudou-se a desativação de estados singlete 1π,π* e 1n, π* através da supressão da fluorescência de antraceno e de uma série de aldeídos alifáticos. Existem alguns dados na literatura referentes à supressão da fluorescência de compostos carbonílicos alifáticos por aminas, olefinas e haletos de alquila . No caso específico da desativação de estados 1n, π* de aldeídos alifáticos, alguns autores sugeriram a possibilidade de existir mais de um mecanismo envolvido no processo de supressão. Assim, delimitamos, como um dos objetivos deste trabalho, o estudo da natureza das interações envolvidas na supressão da fluorescência de aldeídos alifáticos por haletos de alquila. Foi possível determinar uma constante de supressão aparente apenas para o sistema pentanal-iodeto de etila. Verificamos que esta aparente supressão podia ser explicada por um efeito de absorção competitiva, dependente da concentração do supressor, no comprimento de onda de excitação (λ = 310 nm). Concluímos, também, que os dados de literatura referentes à supressão da fluorescência de cetonas por brometo de sec-butila podem ser explicados pelo tipo de purificação, inadequada, deste composto. Portanto, nossos resultados estão em das acordo com aqueles relatados para cetonas de estrutura análoga aos aldeídos estudados. De fato, concluímos que haletos de alquila não suprimem a fluorescência nem de alcanonas nem de aldeídos alifáticos. Estudou-se, também, a desativação de estados 1π,π* de compostos aromáticos. Embora este processo seja objeto de uma vasta gama de estudos, a natureza das interações envolvidas na estabilização do exciplex, proposto como intermediário na transferência de energia de vários processos endotérmicos, é objeto de alguma controvérsia. Neste trabalho, estudou-se a supressão de fluorescência de antraceno por sulfetos aromáticos derivados do tiofenol ou do tiocresol. As constantes experimentais de supressão foram calculadas através da equação de Stern-Volmer, utilizando-se as intensidades de fluorescência não-corrigidas. A ausência de correlação entre a cinética de supressão de fluorescência e os parâmetros de ressonância de excitação indica que este mecanismo não e o predominante na estabilização do exciplex. Por outro lado, estudando o efeito da temperatura, foi possível concluir que, a não ser para o derivado n-propílico do orto-tiocresol, não há ~ variação significativa do valor da constante de supressão, indicando que a magnitude da energia de ativação envolvida no processo de supressão é baixa. Ainda, verificamos que há correlação linear entre os parâmetros de Weller e as constantes de supressão, para todos os sulfetos, com exceção dos derivados n-propílicos que apresentam constantes de supressão maiores do que aquelas referentes a outros sulfetos de potencial de oxidação de mesma magnitude. o conjunto de dados pode ser explicado admitindo-se um processo de transferência de carga, onde o doador é o sulfeto e o aceptor é o antraceno e, no qual, a reversibilidade da formação do exciplex desempenhe um papel importante. / In this work fluorescence quenching of the 1π,π* states of anthracene and 1n, π* states of aliphatic aldehydes was studied. There are some literature data regarding fluorescence quenching of carbonyl aliphatic compounds by amines, olefins and alkylhalides. Specifically, for aliphatic aldehydes there is the possibility that quenching occurs by more than one path. We chose as one of the objectives of this work, to understand the nature of interactions in-the deactivation of singlet excited states of aliphatic aldehydes by alkylhalides. It was possible only to determine an apparent quenching rate constant for the pentanal-ethyliodide system. This apparent quenching is due to a competitive absorption effect, at the wavelength of excitation (310 nrn) ,which is proportional to the quencher concentration. We also verified that the reported fluorescence quenching of ketones by sec-butylbromide can be due to impurities present in the halide. The results obtained in the present work totally disagree with those reported for ketones with structure analogous to the aldehydes utilized. In fact, we conclude that alkylhalide do not quench the fluorescence of either alkanones or aliphatic aldehydes. We also studied the deactivation of1π,π* states of aromatic compounds. Although the literature contains several studies about fluorescence quenching of aromatic compounds, the nature of the binding energy of the excited complex is the object of some controversy. In this work, we studied fluorescence quenching of anthracene by aromatic sulphides derived from thiophenol or thiocresol. Quenching constants were calculated by means of the Stern-Volmer equation, employing uncorrected fluorescence intensities. The absence of correlation between fluorescence quenching kinetics and excitation resonance parameters indicates that this mechanism does not provide the maincontribution to exciplex stabilization. On the other hand, we found that, except for the n-propyl derivative of ortho-thiocresol, there was no significant variation of quenching rate constants with temperature, which indicates a low activation energy value for this processo We verified a linear correlation between fluorescence rate constants and Weller parameters except for n-propyl derivatives, whose rate constants are greater than sulphides of the same oxidation potential. The data obtained in this study can be explained assuming formation of a charge transfer complex between anthracene and the sulphide, the first being the acceptor and the,other being the charge donnor, in which case the reversibility of the exciplex formation step must play an important role.

Síntese, aspectos estruturais, propriedades fotoquímicas, fotofísicas e fotoindução para avaliação citotóxica in vitro de derivados de [Ru (Pc)] (PC = ftalocianina) são descritos neste trabalho. O desenvolvimento ftalocianinas utilizando anéis macrocíclicos, substituídos e não substituídos simetricamente, coordenados com o centro metálico de rutênio permitiu a obtenção de diferentes compostos. Coordenação de ligantes derivados de óxido nítrico (NO) na posição axial do rutênio (II) permitiu obter [Ru(NO)(Pc)(NO2)], um complexo liberador de NO quando submetido ao processo de redução. Os complexos foram caracterizados por FTIR, UV-Vis, 1H RMN e espectrometria de massas. As propriedades fotoquímicas de complexos como ftalocianinas de rutênio (II) têm sido investigadas por fotólise a laser em diferentes comprimentos de onda. Na irradiação de luz em 660 nm em solução aquosa aerada, observamos o fotoprocesso com a produção de oxigênio singleto. Pode-se observar a relação do rendimento quântico de oxigênio singleto e dos fotossensibilizadores utilizados para sua produção. O oxigênio singleto para [Ru (Pc-R)] segue a ordem [Ru(Pc)]> [Ru (Pc-DCBz)]> [Ru(Pc-DMX)] com DCBz = ácido 4-(3,4-dicianofenoxi) benzóico e DMX = 4,5-bis (2,5-dimetilfenoxi) ftalonitrilo. Estudos fotobiológicos são destacados com particular enfoque na irradiação de luz em 660 nm com interesse para aplicações de terapia fotodinâmica (TFD). Neste contexto, temos também a avaliação citotóxica em linhagens de células B16F10 do efeito sinérgico entre NO e oxigênio singleto quando comparado ao complexo [Ru(Pc)], um composto que é apenas produtor de oxigênio singleto. O NO parece potencializar a ação de oxigênio singleto uma vez que em ensaios de viabilidade celular, o complexo [Ru(NO)(Pc)(NO2)] é pelo menos 40% mais ativo que [Ru(Pc)], considerando 8,93 J / cm2 como uma potência. Considerando apenas a produção de oxigênio singleto encontramos a espécie [Ru(Pc-DCBz)] mais citotóxica nas linhagens B16F10 e MCF-7, sob irradiação em 660nm. Com base em todos os estudos, concluímos que citotoxicidade é dependente tanto da localização subcelular quanto do rendimento quântico de oxigênio singleto. A citotoxicidade pode ser reforçada pela produção de NO, seguido por irradiação de luz na janela terapêutica. / Synthesis, structural aspects, photochemistry, photophysical and in vitro photoinduced cytotoxic properties of [Ru(Pc)] (pc = phthalocyanine) derivatives are described in this work. Use of an unsubstituted or symmetrically substituted phthalocyanine ring coordinated to the central ruthenium allowed to obtain different compounds. Coordination of nitric oxide (NO) derivative ligands on axial position of ruthenium(II) ion permitted to obtain [Ru(NO)(Pc)(NO2)] a NO deliver agent under reduction process. The complexes were characterized by FTIR, UV-Vis, 1H NMR and mass spectrometry. The photochemical properties of (phthalocyanine)ruthenium(II) like complexes have been investigated by laser photolysis at different wavelengths. At 660 nm light irradiation in aerated aqueous solution we observed photoprocesses with singlet oxygen production. We have addressed the relationship of the singlet oxygen quantum yield and the photosensitizers used in its generation. The singlet oxygen for [Ru(Pc-R)] follows the order [Ru(Pc)] > [Ru(Pc-DCBz)] > [Ru(Pc-DMX)] with DCBz = 4-(3,4-dicianofenoxy)benzoic acid and DMX = 4,5-bis (2,5-dimethylfenoxy)ftalonitrile. Photobiological studies are highlighted with particular focus on light irradiation on 660 nm with interest for photodynamic therapy (PDT) applications. In this way we also have compared the synergism effect of NO and singlet oxygen production with [Ru(Pc)] as a compound producer of singlet oxygen only by means of cytotoxicity in B16F10 cell line. The NO seems to leverage the singlet oxygen action once [Ru(NO)(NO2)(Pc)] cell viability is at least 40 % more active than [Ru(Pc)] considering 8.93 J/cm2 as a potency. Considering only singlet oxygen production we found [Ru(Pc-DCBz)] more cytotoxic specie in B16F10 and MCF7 cell lines, under irradiation in 660 nm. Based on all studies, we have concluded that citotoxycity is dependent on subcellular localization as well singlet oxygen quantum yield. The cytotoxicity could be enhanced by NO production followed by light irradiation on the therapeutic window.

Dietary fish oil supplementation has long been shown to have significant health benefits, largely stemming from the anti-inflammatory activity of the ω-3 and ω-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) present in fish oils. The anti-inflammatory properties of these fatty acids has been linked to beneficial health effects, such as protecting the heart, in individuals consuming diets rich in fish, or supplemented with fish oils. These effects are highly notable in the Māori people native to coastal regions of New Zealand; the significantly lower rates of heart problems compared to the inland populous has been attributed to the consumption of the green lipped mussel Perna Canaliculus. Commercially available health supplements based on the New Zealand green lipped mussel include a freeze-dried powder and a lipid extract (Lyprinol®), the latter of which has shown anti-inflammatory properties comparable to classical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Naproxen. GCMS analysis of Lyprinol by Murphy et al. showed the presence of a class of ω-4 and ω-6 PUFAs bearing a highly electron rich tri- or tetra-alkyl furan ring, which were designated furan fatty acids (F-acids). Due to their instability, isolation of F-acids from natural sources cannot be carried out and a general synthetic route toward this class of natural products was required. To accomplish this, the biosynthesis of F-acids was mimicked by utilising an oxidation of 1,3-dienes, followed by a dehydration/aromatisation to generate the heterocyclic furan ring. Singlet oxygen was chosen as the means of oxidising the conjugated dienes giving endoperoxides. To mimic the biological aromatisation of the peroxide intermediates the Appel reagent was chosen and, in a novel application of the reagent, was exploited as a mild, metal free method of dehydrating the cyclic peroxides to their corresponding furans. The biomimetic furan synthesis was applied toward a selection of 1,3-diene substrates bearing a range of pre-installed functionalities and substitution patterns including alkyl, aryl, alkenes, cyclopropyl rings, silyl ethers, and esters, alongside being applied to the total synthesis of the furan fatty acid F5. A brief exploration of the possibility of performing the aromatisation reaction under catalytic conditions was carried out, to determine whether endoperoxides could be converted to furans without needing a stoichiometric quantity of Appel reagent, by harnessing a catalytic quantity of triphenylphosphine oxide and regenerating the active P(V) species via reaction with oxalyl chloride. Furthermore, an optimisation study was carried out using a simple design of experiments procedure to ascertain the ideal conditions for carrying out the Appel-type dehydration of endoperoxides. Finally, the scope of the reaction sequence was expanded to be performed in a continuous flow reactor, with telescoping of the singlet oxygen diene oxidation and Appel-type aromatisation to increase oxidation yields and to omit the requirement for isolation of peroxide intermediates, and was applied to the synthesis of a selection of 2,5-diaryl furan motifs.

A presente tese descreve o estudo cinético e mecanístico da desativação do estado singlete- e triplete-excitado de flavinas por esteróis (colesterol e ergosterol), vitamina D, coenzima Q10, vitamina K, ácidos graxos e metabólitos da cafeína. Através da análise de Stern-Volmer da supressão de fluorescência da riboflavina pelo colesterol, ergosterol, vitamina D, vitamina K, e pela coenzima Q10 observa-se que o estado singlete excitado da riboflavina é desativado com constante de velocidade superior ao limite da difusão. No entanto, a presença de colesterol, ergosterol, vitamina D, vitamina K e coenzima Q10 não afeta o tempo de vida do estado singlete excitado da riboflavina como demonstrado por experimentos de contagem de fótons resolvido no tempo sugerindo a formação de um complexo precursor [riboflavina...substrato]. O complexo 1:1 formado entre a riboflavina e a vitamina D apresenta Ka = 4 x 104 ± 3 mol⋅L-1 a 25 0C com ΔH0 = -36 ± 7 kJ⋅mol-1 e ΔS0 = -5 ± 3 J⋅mol-1 ⋅K-1. O complexo 1:1 entre a riboflavina e a vitamina K (vit K) e a riboflavina com a coenzima Q10 (CoQ10) apresentam Ka = 1 x 103 ± 1 mol⋅L-1 com ΔH0 = -110 ± 22 kJ⋅mol-1 e ΔS0 = 51 ± 9 J ⋅mol-1⋅K-1 para a vit K e Ka = 4 x 102 ± 1 mol⋅L-1, ΔH0 = -120 ± 27 kJ ⋅mol-1 e ΔS0 = 41 ± 7 J ⋅mol-1⋅K-1 para a CoQ10 a 25 0C. Para a desativação do estado triplete da riboflavina, foram obtidas constantes bimoleculares de velocidade variando de 1,4 x 108 L ⋅mol-1⋅s-1 (vit D) a 1,4 x 109 L ⋅mol-1⋅s-1 (CoQ10). Observa-se supressão da emissão de fluorescência da riboflavina na presença de metabolitos da cafeína, no entanto, sem alterar o tempo de vida do estado singlete excitado da riboflavina sugerindo a formação de um complexo precursor [riboflavina...substrato]. O complexo formado entre a riboflavina e os metabólitos da cafeína apresentam Ka = 295 ± 1 mol⋅L-1 com ΔH0 = -45 ± 8 kJ⋅mol-1 e ΔS0 = 12 ± 1 J⋅mol-1⋅K-1 para o ácido 1,7-dimetil úrico, Ka = 289 ± 1 mol⋅L-1 com ΔH0 = -38 ± 5 kJ ⋅mol-1 e ΔS0 = 9 ± 2 J ⋅mol-1⋅K-1 para o ácido 1-metil úrico e Ka = 275 ± 1 mol⋅L-1 com ΔH0 = 16 ± 3 kJ ⋅mol-1 e ΔS0 = 6 ± 1J ⋅mol-1⋅K-1 para a 1,7-dimetilxantina a 25 0C. Para a desativação do estado triplete da riboflavina, foram obtidas constantes de velocidade de 3kq = 4,2 x 108 L.mol-1.s-1 para a 1,7-dimetilxantina, 3kq = 1,0 x 108 L.mol-1.s-1 para o ácido 1,7-dimetil úrico e 3kq = 1,4 x 108 L.mol-1.s-1 para o ácido 1-metil úrico. Os ésteres metílicos (oleato de metila, ácido linoléico conjugado (CLA), linoleato de metila, linolenato de metila, araquidonato de metila, eicosapentanoato de metila, e docosahexanoato de metila) não desativam o estado singlete-excitado da riboflavina. Entretanto, os ésteres metílicos se mostraram reativos frente ao estado triplete da riboflavina com constantes de velocidades 3kq variando de 8,4 x 105 a 3,3 x 107 L⋅smol-1 ⋅s-1 com uma dependência linear do número de hidrogênios bis-alílicos com excessão do CLA. / The present thesis describes the kinetic and mechanistic studies of flavin singlet- and triplet-excited states deactivation by sterols (ergosterol and cholesterol), vitamin D, coenzyme Q10, vitamin K, fatty acids, and caffeine metabolites. From the Stern-Volmer analysis of the riboflavin fluorescence quenching by cholesterol, ergosterol, vitamin D, vitamin K and coenzyme Q10, it is noted that the singlet-excited state of riboflavin is deactivated with a rate constant exceeding the diffusion limit. However, the presence of cholesterol, ergosterol, vitamin D, vitamin K, coenzyme Q10 did not affect the lifetime of singlet-excited riboflavin as probed by single photon counting experiments suggesting the formation of a ground-state precursor complex [riboflavin ...substrate]. The 1:1 complex formed between riboflavin and vitamin D showed Ka = 4 x 104 ± 3 mol⋅L-1 a 25 0C with ΔH0 = -36 ± 7 kJ⋅mol-1 and ΔS0 = -5 ± 3 J⋅mol-1 ⋅K-1. The 1:1 complex formed between riboflavin and vitamin K (vit K) and riboflavin with coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) showed Ka = 1 x 103 ± 1 mol⋅L-1 with ΔH0 = -110 ± 22 kJ⋅mol-1 and ΔS0 = 51 ± 9 J ⋅mol-1⋅K-1 for vit K e Ka =4 x 102 ± 1 mol⋅L-1, ΔH0 = -120 ± 27 kJ ⋅mol-1 and ΔS0 = 41 ± 7 J ⋅mol-1⋅K-1 for CoQ10 a 25 0C. For the deactivation of triplet riboflavin, bimolecular rate constants were found to vary from 1,4 x 108 L ⋅mol-1⋅s-1 (vit D) a 1,4 x 109 L ⋅mol-1⋅s-1 (CoQ10). The caffeine metabolites quench fluorescence emission of riboflavin however, without affecting the lifetime of the singlet-excited state, suggesting the formation of a ground state precursor complex [riboflavin ... substrate]. The complex formed between riboflavin and caffeine metabolites showed Ka = 295 ± 1 mol⋅L-1 with ΔH0 = -45 ± 8 kJ⋅mol-1 and ΔS0 = 12 ± 1 J⋅mol-1⋅K-1for 1,7-dimetyl uric acid, Ka = 289 ± 1 mol⋅L-1 with ΔH0 = -38 ± 5 kJ ⋅mol-1 and ΔS0 = 9 ± 2 J ⋅mol-1⋅K-1 for 1-methyl uric acid and Ka = 275 ± 1 mol⋅L-1 with ΔH0 = 16 ± 3 kJ ⋅mol-1 and ΔS0 = 6 ± 1J ⋅mol-1⋅K-1 for 1,7-dimethylxanthine at 25 0C. For the deactivation of triplet riboflavin, rate constant were obtained with 3kq = 4,2 x 108 L.mol-1.s-1 para a 1,7-dimethylxanthine, 3kq = 1,0 x 108 L.mol-1.s-1 for 1,7-dimethyl uric acid, and 3kq = 1,4 x 108 L.mol-1.s-1 for 1-methyl uric acid. The methyl esters (methyl oleate, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), methyl linoleate, methyl linoleate, methyl arachidonate, methyl eicosapentanoate, and methyl docosahexanoate) did not quench the singlet-excited riboflavin. However, the methyl esters were shown to be reactive towards triplet riboflavin with rate constants ranging from 8,4 x 105 a 3,3 x 107 L⋅mol-1 ⋅s-1and depending linearly with the number of bis-allylic hydrogens with exception to CLA.

This theses focuses on preparation and characterisation and comparison of two types of polymer nanoparticles using photophysical methods. The first type was polystyrene nanoparticles prepared by modified nanoprecipitation method from polymeric sulfonated nanofiber membranes with diffrent content of sulfonated groups. The second type was polymer nanoparticles with diferent lenght of hydrophobic polycaprolactone (PCL) and hydrophilic poly(ethyleneglycol) (PEG) blocks. Both types of nanoparticles conteined encapsulated photosensitizer 5,10,15,20-meso-tetraphenylporphyrin with a high quantum singlet oxygen yield. In the prepared nanoparticles with a photosensitizer, the kinetics of singlet oxygen generation was studied using time resolved spectroscopy. The relative efficiency of photooxidation was studied using external akceptor of singlet oxygen. The effect of temperature, size and matrix (type of polymer) of nanoparticles on photooxidation efficiency was also studied. In the next part of this these was studied the influence of time on the size and stability of nanoparticles and also the effect of solution pH and ionic strength on prepared nanoparticles.

This PhD project has explored the use of novel nitroxide annulated porphyrinic macrocycles as photosensitisers (PSs) for photodynamic therapy (PDT). The PSs have been synthesised, structurally, photophysically and photochemically characterised and investigated biologically through cell assays to determine their potential as photoactivated anticancer drugs. Tetra-nitroxide annulated phthalocyanines (Pcs) were initially investigated. Each of these compounds exhibit four annulated nitroxide-containing rings in a rigid, planar arrangement with fixed distance and geometry with respect to the macrocycle core, which is a novel structural motif in Pc chemistry. The presence of the nitroxides purportedly has two effects: to quench fluorescence and to increase photochemical singlet oxygen production by the compound. While nitroxides, as paramagnetic compounds, are non-fluorescent, their reduction to diamagnetic hydroxylamines results in an increased fluorescence yield. In this way, the nitroxide Pcs can potentially be used as probes for metabolic activity in biological systems, where the primary fate of the nitroxide moiety is reduction. Here, the fluorescence properties of the nitroxide-annulated Pcs were investigated through reduction of the nitroxide moieties by biologically significant reductants and calculation of fluorescence quantum yields. The singlet oxygen quantum yields of the Pcs were determined by two methods, the chemical trapping of singlet oxygen and the direct observation of singlet oxygen luminescence. While the quantum yields of the Pcs were promising when compared to clinically relevant PSs, the tetra-nitroxide Pcs did not exhibit increased quantum yields with respect to their nitroxide-free analogues. Additionally, there was minimal photodynamic action in cell assays. Subsequent fluorescence microscopy confirmed that this was most probably due to the fact that the Pcs were not localising within the cells. To improve the photodynamic action of the Pcs, two polymer-based delivery strategies were employed to enhance their delivery in biological environments. Firstly, the nitroxide Pcs were coupled to linear polymers to create polymer Pc hybrids. The second method involved the encapsulation of the nitroxide Pcs within polymer-based micelles. The synthesis of the polymer Pc hybrids was via a fast and efficient Atom Transfer Nitroxide Radical Coupling (ATNRC) reaction. The hybrids were synthesised as Mg, Zn or free-base (2H) Pc complexes, with either hydrophobic or hydrophilic polymer arms. The hybrids displayed high fluorescence quantum yields and reasonable singlet oxygen quantum yields. Again, these attributes this did not extend to any cell growth inhibition, even for the hydrophilic derivatives. Micellisation of the Pcs with a poly(styrene)-poly(acrylic acid) (PSty-PAA) star diblock copolymer afforded micelles with a range of concentrations of Pcs encapsulated within the glassy PSty core. Fluorescence studies showed that the micelles protected the nitroxide moieties from reduction by ascorbate, a result that could find application in EPR imaging and oximetry. During singlet oxygen experiments, the micelles were found to perform as nanoreactors, supramolecular assemblies which provide a reaction volume for other reagents. Pcs in the micelle cores effectively generated singlet oxygen and while this failed to escape the micelles, it was very effective in the oxidation of a hydrophobic model compound. Although there are potential applications for the micelle systems in waste-water remediation, these systems were ineffective in the PDT assays. With the difficulties associated with the biological delivery of the nitroxide Pcs in mind, hydrophilic mono-nitroxide annulated porphyrazine (Pz) macrocycles were designed and synthesised. Pzs exhibit many of the favourable optical properties of the Pcs. Synthesis of these compounds proceeded via Linstead macrocyclisation to give the target MgPz with A3B type substitution. A nitroxide-free A4 Pz was also isolated as a side-product. Transmetallation and/or hydrolysis gave access to Mg and Zn A3B and A4 carboxylate Pzs. These compounds were structurally characterised and their fluorescence characteristics investigated. The 1O2 quantum yields of the Pzs were also studied. Significantly, nitroxide annulation was found to enhance 1O2 generation of the Pzs relative to nitroxide-free analogues. The Zn carboxylate Pzs were shown to effectively inhibit the growth of tumour cell lines in PDT assay and the MgA4 carboxylate displayed strong 2-photon fluorescence within the cytoplasm of NFF cells. Experiments on freshly excised skin showed the carboxylate Pzs to be highly effective 2-photon PSs for PDT. In conclusion, we have identified several carboxylate Pzs which should be tested further in in vivo PDT experiments.

<p>Phosphorescent metal complexes can be incorporated into amyloid-like fibrils, and these fibrils can be decorated with conjugated polyelectrolytes (CPEs). In this study, <em>fac</em>-tris[2-phenylpyridinato-<em>C</em>²,N]irdium(III) complexes [Ir(piq)₃] were used as the phosphorescence emitter and Sodium-poly(3-thiophene acetic acid) (PTAA-Na) compounds were used as CPEs. Herein we study the energy transfer processes between the iridium complexes and the CPEs. To investigate these mechanisms, the analysis of the emission quenching and time-resolved measurements were done. Our measurements show that energy can be transfered from singlet state of PTAA to the singlet state of Ir(piq)₃. Moreover, incorporation of iridium into amyloid fibrils decreases the importance of energy transfer by the Dexter mechanism. Finally we propose a geometry of interaction to explain the obtained results.</p>

Phosphorescent metal complexes can be incorporated into amyloid-like fibrils, and these fibrils can be decorated with conjugated polyelectrolytes (CPEs). In this study, fac-tris[2-phenylpyridinato-C2,N]irdium(III) complexes [Ir(piq)3] were used as the phosphorescence emitter and Sodium-poly(3-thiophene acetic acid) (PTAA-Na) compounds were used as CPEs. Herein we study the energy transfer processes between the iridium complexes and the CPEs. To investigate these mechanisms, the analysis of the emission quenching and time-resolved measurements were done. Our measurements show that energy can be transfered from singlet state of PTAA to the singlet state of Ir(piq)3. Moreover, incorporation of iridium into amyloid fibrils decreases the importance of energy transfer by the Dexter mechanism. Finally we propose a geometry of interaction to explain the obtained results.