abstract：:The exposure of outdoor car guards to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR), the majority with deeply pigmented skin, to solar UVR was measured for five consecutive days during early spring (September 2017) in South Africa using electronic UVR dosimeters attached to the upper arm of each participant. The exposure of the n...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Nkogatse MM,Ramotsehoa MC,Eloff FC,Wright CY

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After 50 years of studies on photobiomodulation (PBM), there is still so much to investigate to understand the laser light-nonplant cells interactions. The current scientific knowledge allows to say that the phenomena induced by PBM are based on cellular pathways that are the key points of cell life. The mitochondria ...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Amaroli A,Ferrando S,Benedicenti S

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the maturation of red wines, the anthocyanins of grapes are transformed into pyranoanthocyanins, which possess a pyranoflavylium cation as their basic chromophore. Photophysical properties of the singlet and triplet excited states of a series of synthetic pyranoflavylium cations were determined at room temperat...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Silva GTM,Thomas SS,Silva CP,Schlothauer JC,Baptista MS,Freitas AA,Bohne C,Quina FH

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sulfur-substituted nucleobases (a.k.a., thiobases) are among the world's leading prescriptions for chemotherapy and immunosuppression. Long-term treatment with azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine and 6-thioguanine has been correlated with the photoinduced formation of carcinomas. Establishing an in-depth understanding of t...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Ashwood B,Pollum M,Crespo-Hernández CE

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cationic polythiophenes have been shown to be potent antimicrobial compounds due to their ability to absorb visible light and sensitize the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) as well as their ability to selectively associate with and damage negatively charged cell envelopes. This study demonstrates the abilit...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Brown DM,Yang J,Strach EW,Khalil MI,Whitten DG

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Supported silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) were prepared by chemical reduction method with a sol-gel method. The structure, morphology, and interconnectivity of Ag/TiO2 nanocomposites (NCs) were analyzed using different instrumental techniques. Transmission electron microscopy reveals the Ag NPs have uniformly distribute...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Deshmukh SP,Mullani SB,Koli VB,Patil SM,Kasabe PJ,Dandge PB,Pawar SA,Delekar SD

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cold-inducible RNA binding protein (CIRP) is a stress-inducible protein, which could be activated by various cellular stresses, such as hypothermia, hypoxia and UV irradiation. Our previous study indicated that UVB radiation (3 mJ cm-2 ) induces CIRP expression, which promotes keratinocytes growth, survival and eventu...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Sun W,Liao Y,Yi Q,Wu S,Tang L,Tong L

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Photochemical Research Group from San Luis (Argentina) highlights the contributions of Dr. Norman Andino García to the development of the group as a way to show him our gratitude for all his support. ...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Ferrari G,Montaña MP

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Betanin (betanidin 5-O-β-D-glucoside) is a water-soluble plant pigment used as a color additive in food, drugs and cosmetic products. Despite its sensitivity to light and heat, betanin maintains appreciable tinctorial strength in low acidic and neutral conditions, where the color of other plant pigments, such as antho...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Esteves LC,Pinheiro AC,Pioli RM,Penna TC,Baader WJ,Correra TC,Bastos EL

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herein, we present a comparative study about the photoinactivation of Staphylococcus aureus (Gram-positive model) and Escherichia coli (Gram-negative model) employing a neutral and a dicationic axially functionalized SiIV -phthalocyanine. Depending on the charge of the siloxane moiety (neutral monosaccharide or cation...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Grüner MC,Niemann S,Faust A,Strassert CA

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the detailed characterization on the reconstitution of two cyclic tetrapyrrole pigments that have the same substituents but differ in the degree of hydrogenation in the macrocycles from bacteriochlorophyll (BChl) a (7,8,17,18-tetrahydroporphyrin) into the binding sites of B800 BChl a in light-harvesting com...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Saga Y,Miyagi K

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Latia neritoides is a small limpet-like snail that produces a bright green bioluminescence (BL) via a unique light-emitting system. The process, mechanism, and even light emitter of its light emission remain unknown, although this BL has been known for decades. Unlike the other BL systems, neither the luciferin (Luc) ...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Yu M,Ohmiya Y,Naumov P,Liu YJ

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have reported that 450 nm blue light emitting diode (BLED) induces apoptosis through a mitochondria-mediated pathway in cancer cells and reduces the early stage tumor growth. This study was performed to determine the effects of BLED-irradiated cell metabolites on cell injury. Our results showed that c...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Oh PS,Kim EM,Kim M,Kim IS,Han YH,Lim S,Sohn MH,Ko MH,Jeong HJ

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study assessed the effects of photobiomodulation (PBM) to cells previously exposed to lipopolysaccharides (LPS). Human gingival fibroblasts (HGF) and epithelial cells (HaCaT) were seeded in wells of 24-well plates containing complete culture medium (DMEM). After 24 h, the DMEM was replaced by serum-free DMEM, and...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Pansani TN,Basso FG,Soares DG,Turrioni APDS,Hebling J,de Souza Costa CA

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A novel Cs0.33 WO3 /LDHs (CWLDH) composite was synthesized by simple two steps solvothermal method and first investigated as the photocatalyst for tetracycline (TC) and Congo red (CR) degradation under visible light irradiation. The CWLDH heterostructures catalysts were characterized by XRD, UV-Vis, SEM, XPS and BET. ...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Zhang D,Ji T,Yu J,Jiang X,Jiao F

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cypridina luciferase (Cluc), a secreted luminescent protein identified from Cypridina noctiluca, has two N-glycosylation sites. In this study, we evaluated the effects of N-glycosylation on Cluc properties by creating site-directed mutagenic modifications at the consensus sequence for N-glycosylation (Asn-X-Ser/Thr). ...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Yasuno R,Mitani Y,Ohmiya Y

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this work, the changes in isoflavone levels and the expression of genes involved in their biosynthesis were studied in two Astragalus by UPLC-MS and real-time PCR after 10 days of UV-B treatment (λmax  = 313 nm, 804 J m-2 ). Isoflavones were significantly induced by UV-B irradiation. The influence might be activate...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Liu Y,Liu J,Wang Y,Abozeid A,Tian DM,Zhang XN,Tang ZH

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Persister bacteria tolerate bactericidal antibiotics due to transient and reversible phenotypic changes. As these bacteria can limit the effectiveness of antibiotics to eradicate certain infections, their elimination is a relevant issue. Photodynamic therapy seems suitable for this purpose, but phenotypic tolerance to...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Oppezzo OJ,Forte Giacobone AF

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Porous ZnS and ZnO nano-crystal films were fabricated via a three-step procedure. First, Zn(CH3 COO)2 /Silk Fibroin nanofiber mats were prepared by coaxial electrospinning. Second, Zn(CH3 COO)2 /Silk Fibroin mats were immersed in NaS solution to react with S2- to obtain ZnS/Silk Fibroin nanofiber mats. Finally, ZnO po...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Wang H,Liang L,Cheng X,Luo Y,Sun S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We previously reported that a low level of lysosomal photodamage potentiated the phototoxic effect of subsequent mitochondrial photodamage mediated by the benzoporphyrin derivative (BPD) in murine hepatoma 1c1c7 cells. This was attributed to release of Ca2+ from damaged lysosomes and a calpain-mediated conversion of t...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Kessel D,Reiners JJ Jr

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Channel and pump rhodopsins use energy from light absorbed by a covalently bound retinal chromophore to transport ions across membranes of microbial cells. Ion transfer steps, including proton transfer, can couple to changes in protein conformational dynamics and water positions. Although general principles of how mic...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Bondar AN,Smith JC

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polyenic systems are involved in light perception of numerous living organisms. Although a π-conjugated backbone is a common feature of all polyenes, their photophysics may vary. We provide a comparative quantum mechanical study of low-lying S1 and S2 excited states in short (3-5 double bonds) symmetric all-trans line...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Dokukina I,Marian CM,Weingart O

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this manuscript, we demonstrate the control of film thickness and surface wettability in the photochemical immobilization of poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) to a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) containing a phthalimide chromophore. Surface attachment is characterized by ellipsometry and contact angle measurements. The we...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Carroll GT,Turro NJ,Mammana A,Koberstein JT

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Here, 10 guidelines are presented for a standardized definition of type I and type II photosensitized oxidation reactions. Because of varied notions of reactions mediated by photosensitizers, a checklist of recommendations is provided for their definitions. Type I and type II photoreactions are oxygen-dependent and in...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Baptista MS,Cadet J,Di Mascio P,Ghogare AA,Greer A,Hamblin MR,Lorente C,Nunez SC,Ribeiro MS,Thomas AH,Vignoni M,Yoshimura TM

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Light signals trigger precise changes in gene expression networks that activate distinctive developmental programs in plants. The transcriptome is shaped at different stages, both by the regulation of gene expression and also by posttranscriptional mechanisms that alter the sequence or abundance of the transcripts gen...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Hernando CE,Garcia C,Mateos JL

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recently discovered photo-activated adenylyl cyclase (mPAC from Microcoleus chthonoplastes) is the first PAC that owes a light-, oxygen- and voltage-sensitive (LOV) domain for blue-light sensing. The photoreaction of the mPAC receptor was studied by time-resolved UV/vis and light-induced Fourier transform infrared...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Kerruth S,Langner P,Raffelberg S,Gärtner W,Heberle J

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Photoisomerization of a protein-bound chromophore is the basis of light sensing and signaling in many photoreceptors. Phytochrome photoreceptors can be photoconverted reversibly between the Pr and Pfr states through photoisomerization of the methine bridge between rings C and D. Ground-state heterogeneity of the chrom...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Stensitzki T,Yang Y,Wölke AL,Knapp EW,Hughes J,Mroginski MA,Heyne K

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:UV rays may cause several degrees of skin damage, which makes sunscreen research necessary. In addition, skin sensitivity shows daily variations, which can interfere in the detection of the efficacy of the filters. Here, we studied the UV-induced erythema in hairless rats at two times of the day (light and darkness) u...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Flo A,Calpena AC,Díez-Noguera A,Del Pozo A,Cambras T

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contribution of luciferin-regenerating enzyme (LRE) for in vitro recycling of D-luciferin has been reported. According to crystal structure of LRE, it is a beta-propeller protein which is a type of all β-protein architecture. In this overview, reinvestigation of the luciferase-based LRE assays and its function is repo...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Hosseinkhani S,Emamgholi Zadeh E,Sahebazzamani F,Ataei F,Hemmati R

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Color variants of Ca2+ -regulated photoprotein obelin were shown to be an important tool for dual-analyte binding assay. To provide site-directed conjugation with biospecific molecules, several obelin color mutants carrying unique cysteine residues were obtained and characterized for their novel properties. A pair of ...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Krasitskaya VV,Burakova LP,Komarova AA,Bashmakova EE,Frank LA

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unlike the enchanting yellow-green flashes of light produced on warm summer evenings by Photinus pyralis, the most common firefly species in North America, the orange lights of Photinus scintillans are infrequently observed. These Photinus species, and likely all bioluminescent beetles, use the same substrates beetle ...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Branchini BR,Southworth TL,Fontaine DM,Murtiashaw MH,McGurk A,Talukder MH,Qureshi R,Yetil D,Sundlov JA,Gulick AM

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) is a highly metabolic layer of postmitotic cells lining Bruch's membrane in the retina. While these cells contain endogenous photosensitizers that mediate blue light-induced damage, it has also been shown that blue light exposure damages mitochondrial DNA in RPE cells resulting in ...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Yacout SM,Gaillard ER

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Light is a very important environmental factor that governs many cellular responses in organisms. As a consequence, organisms possess different kinds of light-sensing photoreceptors to regulate their physiological variables and adapt to a given habitat. The cryptochrome/photolyase family (CPF) includes photoreceptors ...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Kavakli IH,Baris I,Tardu M,Gül Ş,Öner H,Çal S,Bulut S,Yarparvar D,Berkel Ç,Ustaoğlu P,Aydın C

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nucleotide excision repair and the ATR-mediated DNA damage checkpoint are two critical cellular responses to the genotoxic stress induced by ultraviolet (UV) light and are important for cancer prevention. In vivo genetic data indicate that these global responses are coupled. Aziz Sancar et al. developed an in vitro co...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Lindsey-Boltz LA

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excessive sun exposure can cause sunburn, suntan, skin photoaging, and even skin cancer. Skin photoaging conflicts with the human pursuit of a young and beautiful appearance. Some research data indicate that the incidence of skin cancer in the Chinese has been increasing, although it remains lower than in whites. To e...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Wan M,Hu R,Li Y,Wang Y,Xie X,Yue P,Guan L,Lai W

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:International patterns suggest germ cell testicular cancer (GCTC) incidence may be lower in lower latitudes. To investigate this possibility, we examined GCTC incidence by latitude (population centroid in 2000) for men ≥15 years within two reasonably homogeneous countries, the United States and Australia. In the Unite...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Biggar RJ,Baade PD,Sun J,Brandon LE,Kimlin M

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) are the major endogenous regulators of metalloproteinase activity in tissues. TIMPs are able to inhibit activity of all known matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and thus participate in controlling extracellular matrix synthesis and degradation. We showed previously elevate...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Ardan T,Němcová L,Bohuslavová B,Klezlová A,Popelka Š,Studenovská H,Hrnčiarová E,Čejková J,Motlík J

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angelica archangelia (AA), a traditional herb, has attracted attention as an agent with potential for use in the prevention of chronic skin diseases. This study examined the photoprotective effects of AA on the inhibition of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and collagen degradation in UVB-irradiated normal human derma...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Sun Z,Hwang E,Park SY,Zhang M,Gao W,Lin P,Yi TH

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Photolysis of ester 1 in argon-saturated methanol and acetonitrile does not produce any product, whereas irradiation of 1 in oxygen-saturated methanol yields peroxide 2. Laser flash photolysis studies demonstrate that 1 undergoes intramolecular H atom abstraction to form biradical 3 (λmax ~340 nm), which intersystem c...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Das A,Lao EA,Gudmundsdottir AD

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies have reported the association of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes with susceptibility to develop actinic prurigo (AP) in Caucasians, but there were no studies in Asian populations, including the Chinese. Our study was performed to determine if AP is associated with susceptibility or protective HLA alleles o...

journal_title：Photochemistry and photobiology

authors： Chen Q,Shen M,Heng YK,Theng TSC,Tey HL,Ren EC,Chong WS

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00