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2-Naphthol Moiety of Neocarzinostatin Chromophore as a Novel Protein-Photodegrading Agent and Its Application as a H2O2-Activatable Photosensitizer

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Abstract

A 2-naphthol derivative 2 corresponding to the aromatic ring moiety of neocarzinostatin chromophore was found to degrade proteins under photo-irradiation with long-wavelength UV light without any additives under neutral conditions. Structure–activity relationship studies of the derivative revealed that methylation of the hydroxyl group at the C2 position of 2 significantly suppressed its photodegradation ability. Furthermore, a purpose-designed synthetic tumor-related biomarker, a H2O2-activatable photosensitizer 8 possessing a H2O2-responsive arylboronic ester moiety conjugated to the hydroxyl group at the C2 position of 2, showed significantly lower photodegradation ability compared to 2. However, release of the 2 from 8 by reaction with H2O2 regenerated the photodegradation ability. Compound 8 exhibited selective photo-cytotoxicity against high H2O2-expressing cancer cells upon irradiation with long-wavelength UV light.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)14351-14358
Number of pages8
JournalChemistry - A European Journal
Volume26
Issue number63
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020 Nov 11

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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Keywords

  • cytotoxicity
  • neocarzinostatin chromophore
  • peroxides
  • photodegradation
  • photosensitizer

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Organic Chemistry

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