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Öğe Anti-Cancer and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Bromo- and Cyano-Substituted Azulene Derivatives(Springer/Plenum Publishers, 2020) Ayaz, Furkan; Yuzer, Abdulcelil; Ince, Tuncay; Ince, MineNatural products and their synthetic derivatives gathered attention due to their pharmaceutical capacities. They have been in use against different types of diseases ranging from cancer to inflammatory disorders. In order to increase their efficacy and prevent the possible side effects, these natural compounds are manipulated at the laboratory conditions and modified according to our needs. Azulene is one of these compounds whose anti-inflammatory potential have been shown by the previous studies, but a detailed analysis of its effect at the cellular level in terms of pro-inflammatory cytokine production has not been studied yet. Moreover, its derivative potential has not been characterized extensively. In our study, we examined the cytotoxic, immunomodulatory and immunostimulatory potential of bromo- and cyano-substituted azulenes on the mammalian macrophages. These unique compounds had differential effects on the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and they were anti-inflammatory immunomodulators. Furthermore, they exerted anti-proliferative effect on breast and prostate cancer cells which supports their anti-cancer potential as well.Öğe Antibacterial properties of subphthalocyanine and subphthalocyanine-TiO2 nanoparticles on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli(World Scientific Publ Co Pte Ltd, 2018) Ozturk, Ismail; Tuncel, Ayga; Ince, Mine; Ocakoglu, Kasim; Hosgor-Limoncu, Mine; Yurt, FatmaNowadays the problem of antimicrobial resistance is the most important cause of morbidity and mortality in the treatment of infectious diseases worldwide. Treatment options for antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms are quite limited. Therefore, alternative treatment strategies are needed to control infectious diseases. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is one of the new treatment modalities proposed for a wide variety of infections. In the basic principle of aPDT, photosensitizers (PS) produce free radicals by irradiating them with harmless light at the appropriate wavelength, and this causes microorganism cell cytotoxicity. In this study, light emitting diodes (LED) (630-700 nm, 17.4 mW/cm(2)) were used on Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Gram-negative Escherichia coli (E. coli) at different light doses under the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of SubPc and SubPc-integrated TiO2 nanoparticles (SubPc-TiO2) concentration. Both compounds show good phototoxicity toward S. aureus when high light doses (16, 24 J/cm(2)) were applied. In addition, SubPc-TiO2 were found to be more effective than SubPc in aPDT of S. aureus. In E. coli, the success of aPDT has been shown to be dependent on the increased light dose (20, 30 J/cm(2) ) for both compounds. As a result, the aPDT activity of SubPc-TiO2 is more effective than SubPc in increasing light doses.Öğe Antifungal photodynamic activities of phthalocyanine derivatives on Candida albicans(Elsevier, 2020) Ozturk, Ismail; Tuncel, Ayca; Yurt, Fatma; Biyiklioglu, Zekeriya; Ince, Mine; Ocakoglu, KasimAntimicrobial resistance is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in the treatment of infectious diseases worldwide. Candida albicans is one of the most virulent and common species of fungi to cause invasive fungal infections on humans. Alternative treatment strategies, including photodynamic therapy, are needed for controlling these infectious diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the antifungal photodynamic activities of phthalocyanine derivatives on C. albicans. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of compounds were determined by the broth microdilution method. Uptake of the compounds in C. albicans and dark toxicity of the compounds were also investigated. Photodynamic inhibition of growth experiments was performed by measuring the colony-forming unit/mL (CFU/mL) of the strain. Maximum uptake into the cells was observed in the presence of 64 mu g/mL concentration for each compound except for ZnPc. Compounds did not show dark toxicity/inhibitory effects at sub-MIC concentrations on C. albicans when compared to the negative control groups. Zn(II)Pc, ZnPc, and ZnPc-TiO2 showed fungicidal effect after irradiation with the light dose of 90 J/cm(2) in the presence of the compounds. In addition to the fungicidal effects, SubPc, SubPc-TiO2, Es-SiPc, and Es-SubPc compounds were also found to have inhibitory effects on the growth of yeast cells after irradiation.Öğe Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy against Staphylococcus aureus using zinc phthalocyanine and zinc phthalocyanine integrated TiO2 nanoparticles(World Scientific Publ Co Pte Ltd, 2019) Tuncel, Ayca; Ozturk, Ismail; Ince, Mine; Ocakoglu, Kasim; Hosgor-Limoncu, Mine; Yurt, FatmaAntibiotic resistance is an increasing healthcare problem worldwide. In the present study, the effects of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (APDT) of ZnPc and ZnPc-integrated TiO2 nanoparticles (ZnPc-TiO2) were investigated against Staphylococcus aureus. A light emitting diode (LED) (630-700 nm, 17.4 mW/cm(2)) was used on S. aureus at different light doses (8 J/cm(2) for 11 min, 16 J/cm(2) for 22 min, 24 J/cm(2) for 33 min) in the presence of the compounds under the minimum inhibitory concentration values. Both compounds showed similar phototoxicity toward S. aureus when high light doses (16 and 24 J/cm(2)) were applied. In addition, the success of APDT increased with an increasing light dose.Öğe Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy against Staphylococcus Aureus using zinc phthalocyanine and zinc phthalocyanineintegrated TiO2 nanoparticles(World Scientific Publishing Co., 2020) Tunçel, Ayça; Öztürk, İsmail; Ince, Mine; Ocakoglu, Kasim; Hoşgör-Limoncu, Mine; Yurt, FatmaAntibiotic resistance is an increasing healthcare problem worldwide. In the present study, the effects of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (APDT) of ZnPc and ZnPc-integrated TiO2 nanoparticles (ZnPc-TiO2) were investigated against Staphylococcus aureus. A light emitting diode (LED) (630-700 nm, 17.4 mW/cm2) was used on S. aureus at different light doses (8 J/cm2 for 11 min, 16 J/cm2 for 22 min, 24 J/cm2 for 33 min) in the presence of the compounds under the minimum inhibitory concentration values. Both compounds showed similar phototoxicity toward S. aureus when high light doses (16 and 24 J/cm2) were applied. In addition, the success of APDT increased with an increasing light dose. © 2021 by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.Öğe Asymmetric phthalocyanine-based hole-transporting materials: evaluating the role of heterocyclic units and PMMA additive(Royal Soc Chemistry, 2024) Dogan, Sifa; Unal, Muhittin; Demircioglu, Perihan Kubra; Molina, Desire; Ince, Mine; Akin, SeckinTwo novel asymmetric phthalocyanine derivatives, ZnPc-1 and ZnPc-2, are synthesized to enhance charge transfer properties and mitigate deep-level traps on the perovskite surface using electron-rich nitrogen atoms. PSCs with ZnPc-1 and ZnPc-2 as hole-transporting materials (HTMs) achieved power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of 12.11% and 8.98%, respectively. Incorporating a small amount of PMMA into the HTM solution significantly improved performance, resulting in PCEs of 16.2% and 12.5% for ZnPc-1 and ZnPc-2, respectively. The addition of PMMA enhances conductivity and prevents moisture intrusion, boosting both the efficiency and stability of PSCs. ZnPcs with pyridine or imidazole units were synthesized as HTMs in PSCs. PMMA addition improved performance and stability, reaching 16.2% PCE for ZnPc-1.Öğe Azulenocyanines immobilized on graphene; on the way to panchromatic absorption and efficient DSSC blocking layers(Royal Soc Chemistry, 2019) Volland, Michel; Lennert, Annkatrin; Roth, Alexandra; Ince, Mine; Torres, Tomas; Guldi, Dirk M.Herein, a novel electron donor-acceptor hybrid consisting of a NIR absorbing azulenocyanine as an electron donor and few-layer graphene as an electron acceptor was prepared. The extended aromatic core of azulenocyanine (1) assists in the exfoliation of graphite and allows the formation of a very high-quality few-layer graphene azulenocyanine hybrid system (2). The formation of a stable azulenocyanine/graphene hybrid was verified by means of an arsenal of spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. Notable is the fact that the absorption spectrum recorded for 1 and likewise that for 2 covers large portions of the solar spectrum, that is, from the UV through the visible to the NIR region. In light of the latter, we incorporated 1 as well as 2 as a photosensitizer in dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and probed their light harvesting. Besides an increase in the photovoltaic conversion efficiency we focused on the stability of DSSCs by preventing charge recombination between FTO and the liquid electrolyte. We used 2 as a blocking layer and in comparison with a TiCl4 pretreated blocking layer a superior conversion efficiency was realized.Öğe Beyond the Conventional Photodynamic Therapy by Water-Soluble Phthalocyanines(Wiley-V C H Verlag Gmbh, 2022) Yuzer, Lecturer Abdulcelil; Demircioglu, Perihan Kubra; Yetkin, Lecturer Derya; Ince, Mine; Ayaz, FurkanCompared to the classical chemotherapy applications, PDT applications are based on a non-toxic compound that can be specifically activated by shining a certain wavelength of light. Constitituvely active chemotherapy drug agents lead to detrimental and unwanted side effects that halt the normal life standards of the cancer patients. Localized and controlled activation of the drug agents by PDT applications aims to overcome the side effects associated with the treatment. In our study we synthesized a unique set of phthalocyanine molecules that are water soluble to make them biocompatible. Moreover, these compounds anti-cancer activities were measured from multiple angles. Anti-cancer PDT activities of the derivatives were studied by testing their effects on the cell proliferation, apoptosis and cell cycle progression. Moreover, these derivatives anti-metastatic, anti-angiogenic and immunomodulatory photodynamic activities were comprehensively studied by focusing on the intracellular signaling pathways that may play important roles in carcinogenesis, angiogenesis, metastasis and immune reactions. For the first time to our knowledge we are presenting data beyond the classical or canonical PDT applications in which generation of the reactive oxygen species (ROS) is explained as the main mechanism of the action for the PDT applications. Our results suggest that non-canonical PDT activity can be observed independent of the ROS generation efficiencies probably by affecting the intracellular signaling pathways. These novel set of phthalocyanine derivatives may find applications against colon, lung, breast and prostate cancer.Öğe Cu(II) and Ni(II) Phthalocyanine-Based Hole-Transporting Materials for Stable Perovskite Solar Cells with Efficiencies Reaching 20.0%(Wiley-V C H Verlag Gmbh, 2024) Xia, Jianxing; Labella, Jorge; Demircioglu, Perihan Kubra; Perez-Escribano, Manuel; Calbo, Joaquin; Orti, Enrique; Ince, MineHerein, Cu(II)Pcs and Ni(II)Pcs peripherally tetra-functionalized with 5-hexylthiophene (HT), 5-hexyl-2,2 '-bithiophene (HBT), and tertbutyl groups (TB) are readily synthesized and employed as hole-transporting materials (HTMs) in mixed-ion perovskite ([FAPbI3]0.85[MAPbBr3]0.15) solar cells, achieving power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) up to 20.0%. Remarkably, both the peripheral functionalization and the central metal are found to play a role in the performance. Through a combination of experimental and theoretical techniques, it is found that the simplest HTM, TB-CuPc, is the best-performing HTM primarily due to its higher hole mobility and a more appropriate highest-occupied molecular orbital, whose enables efficient hole extraction without open-circuit voltage (Voc)losses. This derivative leads to PCEs of 19.96%, which are among the highest values for Pc-based HTMs. Importantly, devices incorporating these HTMs present significantly higher stability compared to those based on spiro-OMeTAD. The results here presented pave the way for more realistic, efficient, and inexpensive photovoltaic devices using phthalocyanine derivatives. Herein, Cu(II)Pcs and Ni(II)Pcs peripherally tetra-functionalized with 5-hexylthiophene (HT), 5-hexyl-2,2'-bithiophene (HBT), and tertbutyl groups (TB) are readily synthesized and employed as hole-transporting materials in mixed-ion perovskite ([FAPbI3]0.85[MAPbBr3]0.15) solar cells, achieving power conversion efficiencies up to 20.0%.image (c) 2024 WILEY-VCH GmbHÖğe Detection of Kallikrein-Related Peptidase 4 with a Label-free Electrochemical Impedance Biosensor Based on a Zinc(II) Phthalocyanine Tetracarboxylic Acid-Functionalized Disposable Indium Tin Oxide Electrode(Amer Chemical Soc, 2021) Aydin, Elif Burcu; Aydin, Muhammet; Yuzer, Abdulcelil; Ince, Mine; Ocakoglu, Kasim; Sezginturk, Mustafa KemalA new impedimetric biosensing system based on kallikrein-related peptidase 4 (KLK 4) antigen-specific antibodies and a zinc(II) phthalocyanine tetracarboxylic acid (Zn-PcTCa) matrix material was developed for the first time in this study. First, a Zn-PcTCa-coated indium tin oxide surface was used as an interface matrix material for the immobilization of anti-KLK 4 antibodies, and they bound to the platform via amide bonds. In the presence of KLK 4 antigens, the anti-KLK 4 antibodies specifically captured these antigens and caused changes in the electrochemical properties of the system. Randles equivalent circuit was utilized to evaluate the impedimetric signal, which was measured with the help of an electrochemical impedance spectroscopy method. After the specific interaction, the electron transfer resistance (R-ct) was remarkably increased and displayed a linear relationship with the level of the KLK 4 antigen in the range of 0.02-15 pg/mL, with a a detection limit of 6.8 fg/mL. The designed biosensor was able to detect a KLK 4 antigen with good sensitivity, excellent specificity, and high stability. In addition, because of having a low-cost and robust procedure for fabrication, it could be repeatedly used in several areas including clinical diagnosis.Öğe Evaluation of photodynamic therapy and nuclear imaging potential of subphthalocyanine integrated TiO 2 nanoparticles in mammary and cervical tumor cells(World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd, 2019) Yurt, Fatma; Ocakoglu, Kasim; Er, Ozge; Soylu, Hale Melis; Ince, Mine; Avci, Clglr Biray; Kurt, Cansu CaliskanThis study, subphthalocyanines (SubPc) and SubPc integrated TiO2 nanoparticles (SubPc-TiO2) were synthesized as novel photosensitizers. Their PDT effects were evaluated. Furthermore, nuclear imaging potential of 131I-labelled SubPc/SubPc-TiO2 were examined in mouse mammary carcinoma (EMT6) and cervix adenocarcinoma (HeLa) cell lines. The uptake results show that SubPc labelled with 131I radionuclide (131I-SubPc) in EMT6 and HeLa cell lines was found to be approximately the same as in the WI38 cell line. However, the uptake values of SubPc-TiO2 labelled with 131I (131I-SubPc-TiO2) in EMT6 and HeLa cell lines were determined to be two times higher than in the WI38 cell line. In other words, the target/non-target tissue ratio was identified as two in the EMT6 and HeLa cell lines. 131I-SubPc-TiO2 is promising for imaging or treatment of breast and cervix tumors. In vitro photodynamic therapy studies have shown that SubPc and SubPc-TiO2 are suitable agents for PDT. In addition, SubPc-TiO2 has higher phototoxicity than SubPc. As a future study, in vivo experiments will be held and performed in tumor-bearing nude mice. © 2019 World Scientific Publishing Company.Öğe Evaluation of photodynamic therapy and nuclear imaging potential of subphthalocyanine integrated TiO2 nanoparticles in mammary and cervical tumor cells(World Sci Publ Co Inc, 2019) Yurt, Fatma; Ocakoglu, Kasim; Er, Ozge; Soylu, Hale Melis; Ince, Mine; Avci, Cigir Biray; Kurt, Cansu CaliskanThis study, subphthalocyanines (SubPc) and SubPc integrated TiO2 nanoparticles (SubPc-TiO2) were synthesized as novel photosensitizers. Their PDT effects were evaluated. Furthermore, nuclear imaging potential of I-131-labelled SubPc/SubPc-TiO2 were examined in mouse mammary carcinoma (EMT6) and cervix adenocarcinoma (HeLa) cell lines. The uptake results show that SubPc labelled with I-131 radionuclide ((131) I-SubPc) in EMT6 and HeLa cell lines was found to be approximately the same as in the WI38 cell line. However, the uptake values of SubPc-TiO2 labelled with I-131(I-131-SubPc- TiO2) in EMT6 and HeLa cell lines were determined to be two times higher than in the WI38 cell line. In other words, the target/non-target tissue ratio was identified as two in the EMT6 and HeLa cell lines. I-131-SubPc-TiO2 is promising for imaging or treatment of breast and cervix tumors. In vitro photodynamic therapy studies have shown that SubPc and SubPc-TiO2 are suitable agents for PDT. In addition, SubPc-TiO2 has higher phototoxicity than SubPc. As a future study, in vivo experiments will be held and performed in tumor-bearing nude mice.Öğe Fabrication and characterization of polyethersulfone membranes functionalized with zinc phthalocyanines embedding different substitute groups(Elsevier, 2021) Bilici, Zeynep; Ozay, Yasin; Yuzer, Abdulcelil; Ince, Mine; Ocakoglu, Kasim; Dizge, NadirIn this study, a novel polyethersulphone (PES) composite membrane incorporated with two different zinc phthalocyanines (ZnPc), tetra-iodo and octa(2,6-diphenylphenoxy), was fabricated through the phase inversion approach. Three different concentrations of zinc phthalocyanines (0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 wt.%) were blended into the PES membrane. The morphology and performance of the fabricated composite membranes were systematically studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) mapping, atomic force microscopy (AFM), porosity, water contact angle, antifouling, and rejection measurements. Hydrophobicity of the pristine membrane decreased from 79.67 degrees to 77.03 degrees and from 79.67 degrees to 67.57 degrees after blending of 2.0 wt.% tetra-iodo ZnPc (TI-ZnPc) and octa(2,6-diphenylphenoxy) ZnPc (DP-ZnPc), respectively. Furthermore, the porosity and mean pore radius decreased due to the introducing of ZnPc. Porosity of the pristine membrane decreased from 60.60 % to 44.96 % and 42.21 % after blending of TI-ZnPc and DP-ZnPc, respectively. Mean pore size of the pristine membrane decreased from 22.70 nm to 9.11 nm and 17.93 nm after blending of TIZnPc and DP-ZnPc, respectively. BSA filtration mostly affected the flux of pristine membrane and caused it to decrease from 133.5 to 87.1 L/m(2)h (relative flux reduction (RFR) of 34.7 %). RFR decreased up to 19.2 % and 17.3 % for TI-ZnPc 2.0 wt% and DP-ZnPc 2.0 wt% composite membranes. Pristine PES membrane rejected 45.8 % BSA. However, TI-ZnPc 2.0 wt% and DP-ZnPc 2.0 wt% composite membranes supplied 91.0 % and 70.6 % BSA rejections, respectively. In comparison to pristine PES membrane, the total resistance (R-t) values of the composite membranes decreased. The pristine PES membrane showed the lowest flux recovery ratio (FRR, 71.89 %) against BSA, while all-composite membranes showed promising antifouling properties. FRR increased up to 97.44 % and 89.06 % for TI-ZnPc 2.0 wt% and DP-ZnPc 2.0 wt% composite membranes, respectively. The pristine PES membrane showed the lowest FRR against activated sludge, while all composite membranes showed promising antifouling properties. Moreover, ZnPc-embedded PES composite membranes were irradiated with appropriate wavelengths of light in the presence of oxygen to generate reactive oxygen species to clean fouled membranes' surface. The results showed that photo-cleaning was very effective to recover membrane flux.Öğe From peripherally unsubstituted subphthalocyanines with anti-inflammatory activity on macrophages to tri-iodo derivatives with adjuvant and immunostimulatory functions(World Sci Publ Co Inc, 2019) Ayaz, Furkan; Yuzer, Abdulcelil; Ince, MineIn this study we evaluated the impact of iodine substitution on the ability of subphthalocyanines (SubPc) to stimulate or regulate the function of macrophages. Previous studies have focused on the usage of phthalocyanines and their derivatives as treatment options against different types of cancer. In order to obtain better prognosis rates, their possible effects on the immune system cells should be delineated. Unique subphthalocyanines were designed and synthesized by our group and a derivative was generated via iodine substitution. In our study we further tested the effects of the new Subpcs on macrophage cell lines. Macrophages play an important role in the immune system through cytokine production and antigen presentation to other types of the immune system cells. They can define the type and the strength of the immune responses against a particular danger signal. Based on pro-inflammatory cytokine (TNF alpha, IL1 beta and 1L6) production levels by macrophages, unsubstituted SubPc had anti-inflammatory properties. However, iodine substitution on the same SubPc created a completely opposite effect since these iodo-substituted SubPc exerted an immunostimulatory effect on macrophages based on significant increases in the pro-inflammatory cytokine production levels compared to the untreated controls. While SubPcs can be used to suppress the pro-inflammatory activities of the macrophages, iodine-substituted SubPcs have potentials to be used as adjuvants and inununostimulatory molecules.Öğe From peripherally unsubstituted subphthalocyanines with anti-inflammatory activity on macrophages to tri-iodo derivatives with adjuvant and immunostimulatory functions -2(World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd, 2019) Ayaz, Furkan; Yuzer, Abdulcelil; Ince, MineConjugation of iodine to SubPcs gives them both immunostimulatory and immunomodulatory characteristics based on the changes in the pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion levels by macrophages. SubPcs with no iodine conjugation acted as anti-inflammatory agents and did not have immunostimulatory potential. © 2019 World Scientific Publishing Company.Öğe Immunomodulatory activities of zinc(II)phthalocyanine on the mammalian macrophages through p38 pathway: Potential ex vivo immunomodulatory PDT reagents(Academic Press Inc Elsevier Science, 2019) Yuzer, Abdulcelil; Ayaz, Furkan; Ince, MineA series of zinc phthalocyanine having imidazolyl moieties was synthesized. These compounds' immunostimulatory and immunomodulatory activities were tested on the mammalian macrophages in vitro. In the absence of photo induction neither dmso soluble nor the water soluble imidazole Pc had any immunostimulatory or immunomodulatory effect on the macrophage activity based on the differences in the pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion levels compared to the control groups. Upon photo induction, especially, at 5 min exposure time both derivatives lead to an increased pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion level by LPS activated macrophages. Whereas, this effect was completely reversed after 10 min of light treatment and both derivatives gained stark anti-inflammatory potential. Our molecules were cell penetrating and exerted their effects by regulating the phosphorylation levels of p38. This study is one of its first examples suggesting differential immunomodulatory photo dynamic therapy applications of phthalocyanine derivatives depending on light exposure time as well as their possible route of modulating the intracellular signaling pathways.Öğe Investigation of in vitro activities of Cu2ZnSnS4 nanoparticles in human non-small cell lung cancer(Elsevier, 2021) Colak, Suleyman Gokhan; Sezer, Canan Vejselova; Demirdogen, Ruken Esra; Ince, Mine; Emen, Fatih Mehmet; Ocakoglu, Kasim; Kutlu, Hatice MehtapCu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared by a simple hydrothermal method, and their cytotoxic, antiproliferative and proapoptotic activities on human non-small cell lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells were investigated for the first time, and the morphological and ultrastructural changes of these cells were monitored. The structural characterizations of the synthesized nanoparticles were made by using Field Emission-Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM), X-Ray Powder Diffraction (XRD) and Raman techniques. Cytotoxicity and confocal microscopy studies revealed that the CZTS NPs effectively entered into the A549 cells in a dose-dependent not time-dependent manner over a period of 24 and 48 h. It was observed that the CZTS NPs had a negligible cytotoxic effect and considerable antiproliferative and pmapoptotic activities. The low cytotoxicity of the CSTZ NPs and their potent anticancer activity against A549 cells highlight their potential to be used as anticancer agents. This study may pave the way for designing and constructing various morphologically diverse, nanotextured materials with desired functional attributes.Öğe Investigation of in vitro biological activities of hollow mesoporous carbon nanoparticles bearing D-NMAPPD on human lung adenocarcinoma cells(Elsevier, 2022) Ugur, Naz; Harputlu, Ersan; Sezer, Canan Vejselova; Demirdogen, Ruken Esra; Ince, Mine; Unlu, C. Gokhan; Yurt, FatmaThe uniformly dispersed hollow mesoporous carbon nanoparticles (HMCNPs) were successfully synthesized by hard-template methods, and D-NMAPPD (B13) was successfully loaded onto the nanoparticle surface for the first time. Structural properties of bare and B13 loaded HMCNPs (HMCNs-B-13) were investigated by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Field Emission-Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM), Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TG). The amount of drug released was determined via in vitro drug release studies at 37 degrees C in SBF through UV-Vis spectrometric and thermal analyses. TG data revealed that the proportion of loaded B-13 was 33.60%. Their ability to induce apoptosis in cultures of A549 human lung adenocarcinoma cells was investigated, and the inhibitory effect of HMCNPs-B-13 on lung cancer cell proliferation was determined in vitro. The IC50 values determined after application periods of 24 and 48 h were found to be 16.13 mu g/mL and 12.96 mu g/mL, respectively. The role of HMCNPs-B-13 on the morphology and ultrastructure of A549 cells was also investigated by confocal microscopy and Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) studies.Öğe Non-canonical anti-cancer, anti-metastatic, anti-angiogenic and immunomodulatory PDT potentials of water soluble phthalocyanine derivatives with imidazole groups and their intracellular mechanism of action(Elsevier, 2022) Ayaz, Furkan; Yetkin, Derya; Yuzer, Abdulcelil; Demircioglu, Kubra; Ince, MineCancer is currently a leading health issue globally. Chemotherapy is a prominent treatment method but due to undesired side effects t, there has been a need for novel less toxic approaches. Photodynamic therapy may be listed among the alternatives for efficient and potentially less detrimental applications of cancer therapy. Canonical photodynamic therapy (PDT) approach requires a light source with a specific wavelength of light, a nontoxic photosensitizer and molecular oxygen. PDT creates the desired effect by the photochemical reaction created through interaction of these components to create reactive oxygen species that will act on the cancer cells to enable anti-cancer activities. In our study we focus on non-canonical PDT application. In this approach we are not only aiming to eliminate cancer cells in the environment but also test the anti-metastatic, anti-angiogenic and possible immunomodulatory activities of the novel photosensitizers. Moreover, in our approach, we studied the intracellular pathways that are crucial for carcinogenesis, cell cycle, apoptosis, angiogenesis, metastasis and immune function to decipher the mechanism of the action for each compound. Reactive oxygen species based explanation was not valid in our study, hence it brings out a non canonical approach to PDT applications. Our results suggests that Phthalocyanine derivatives with imidazole groups can be effectively used against lung, colon, breast and prostate cancer while differentially effecting metastasis, angiogenesis, cell cycle, apoptosis and immune system cell's activities. Based on the results, PDT application of these phthalocyanine derivatives can be an effective treatment option to replace chemotherapy to minimize the potential side effects.Öğe Photo induced anti-inflammatory activities of a Thiophene substituted subphthalocyanine derivative(Elsevier, 2020) Onal, Harika Topal; Yuzer, Abdulcelil; Ince, Mine; Ayaz, FurkanMaterials that possess photo induced biological activities present opportunities for more localized, targeted and efficient treatment options that may also reduce side effects. There have been studies supporting photo induced effects of photosensitizers as anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial agents. In this study, we tested photo activated anti-inflammatory effects of a Thiophene substituted subphthalocyanine (SubPc) derivative. Thiophene and its derivatives are well known for their anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effects. There are unwanted side effects associated with Thiophene derivatives. By substituting this biologically active molecule to SubPc structure we acquired control over its activation. Upon light treatment this derivative exerted anti-inflammatory activity on the mammalian macrophages in vitro based on the substantial decrease in extracellular inflammatory cytokine levels. Our results suggest that Thiophene substituted SubPc derivative has photo induced anti-inflammatory activities. This material can be used for the treatment of patients suffering from chronic inflammation that are not associated with a bacterial burden such as autoimmune diseases and inflammatory or allergic reactions.
