Insights into molecular structure of pterins suitable for biomedical applications
AA Buglak, MA Kapitonova, YL Vechtomova… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Pterins are an inseparable part of living organisms. Pterins participate in metabolic reactions
mostly as tetrahydropterins. Dihydropterins are usually intermediates of these reactions …
mostly as tetrahydropterins. Dihydropterins are usually intermediates of these reactions …
[HTML][HTML] Soybean phosphatidylcholine liposomes as model membranes to study lipid peroxidation photoinduced by pterin
Oxidized pterins, efficient photosensitizers under UVA irradiation, accumulate in the skin of
patients suffering from vitiligo, a chronic depigmentation disorder. Soybean …
patients suffering from vitiligo, a chronic depigmentation disorder. Soybean …
[HTML][HTML] A model to understand type I oxidations of biomolecules photosensitized by pterins
Photosensitized oxidations, in part responsible for the harmful effect of UV and visible
radiation on biological systems, can take place through type I (generation of radicals) and …
radiation on biological systems, can take place through type I (generation of radicals) and …
Photooxidation of tryptophan and tyrosine residues in human serum albumin sensitized by pterin: a model for globular protein photodamage in skin
Human serum albumin (HSA) is the most abundant protein in the circulatory system.
Oxidized albumin was identified in the skin of patients suffering from vitiligo, a …
Oxidized albumin was identified in the skin of patients suffering from vitiligo, a …
Determination of pteridines in biological samples with an emphasis on their stability
H Tomšíková, P Tomšík, P Solich, L Nováková - Bioanalysis, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Pteridines are a group of endogenous heterocyclic compounds whose concentrations in
biological fluids may be increased in some disorders, such as infections, autoimmune …
biological fluids may be increased in some disorders, such as infections, autoimmune …
Photo-oxidation of unilamellar vesicles by a lipophilic pterin: Deciphering biomembrane photodamage
Pterins are natural products that can photosensitize the oxidation of DNA, proteins, and
phospholipids. Recently, a new series of decyl-chain (ie, lipophilic) pterins were synthesized …
phospholipids. Recently, a new series of decyl-chain (ie, lipophilic) pterins were synthesized …
Fluorescence of bioaerosols: mathematical model including primary fluorescing and absorbing molecules in bacteria
This paper describes a mathematical model of fluorescent biological particles composed of
bacteria, viruses, or proteins. The fluorescent and/or light absorbing molecules included in …
bacteria, viruses, or proteins. The fluorescent and/or light absorbing molecules included in …
Lipophilic decyl chain–pterin conjugates with sensitizer properties
A new series of decyl chain [−(CH2) 9CH3] pterin conjugates have been investigated by
photochemical and photophysical methods, and with theoretical solubility calculations. To …
photochemical and photophysical methods, and with theoretical solubility calculations. To …
Oxidation of tyrosine photoinduced by pterin in aqueous solution
C Castano, ML Dantola, E Oliveros… - Photochemistry and …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Pterins, heterocyclic compounds widespread in biological systems, accumulate in the skin of
patients suffering from vitiligo, a chronic depigmentation disorder. Pterins have been …
patients suffering from vitiligo, a chronic depigmentation disorder. Pterins have been …
Photosensitizing properties of biopterin and its photoproducts using 2′-deoxyguanosine 5′-monophosphate as an oxidizable target
UV-A radiation (320–400 nm) induces damage to the DNA molecule and its components
through photosensitized reactions. Biopterin (Bip) and its photoproducts 6-formylpterin (Fop) …
through photosensitized reactions. Biopterin (Bip) and its photoproducts 6-formylpterin (Fop) …