Ru(II) Polypyridyl Photosensitizers for Phototherapy

Author

Houston Cole

Graduation Semester and Year

2023

Language

English

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry

Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry

First Advisor

Sherri McFarland

Abstract

This dissertation describes the design, synthesis, and photobiological characterization of key target molecules that modify the 1) length of the IP-nT “PDT” ligand, 2) electronic nature of the bipyridine or phenanthroline type ancillary ligands, and 3) chirality of the coordination complex. The targets and subsequent studies will test the hypothesis that molecules with low-lying and long-lived 3ILCT states are responsible for this unusually high photocytotoxic potency and seeks to further understand what structural features (aside from the IP-nT ligand) lead to more favorable photobiological properties.

Keywords

Photodynamic therapy, Ruthenium

Disciplines

Chemistry | Physical Sciences and Mathematics

License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.

Comments

Degree granted by The University of Texas at Arlington

Recommended Citation

Cole, Houston, "Ru(II) Polypyridyl Photosensitizers for Phototherapy" (2023). Chemistry & Biochemistry Dissertations. 276.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/chemistry_dissertations/276