Synthesis and characterization of Bodipy-derived singlet oxygen sensor
Author
Ismaiel, Yahya Abdelwahed Fikry
Advisor
Akkaya, Engin Umut
Date
2017-02Publisher
Bilkent University
Language
English
Type
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Abstract
Singlet oxygen is a biochemically produced reactive species, which can trigger various cellular responses. It is also produced by photosensitization by the intermediacy of photosensitizer therapy of cancer. Real-time imaging of singlet oxygen is very important to assess the progress of cellular changes leading to apoptosis. We targeted a long wavelength dye, which responds to singlet oxygen with a change in emission color. Color change in emission is particularly important, as it allows internal referencing.