WO2003004466A2 - Dye-sulfenates for dual phototherapy - Google Patents

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WO2003004466A2
WO2003004466A2 PCT/US2002/019184 US0219184W WO03004466A2 WO 2003004466 A2 WO2003004466 A2 WO 2003004466A2 US 0219184 W US0219184 W US 0219184W WO 03004466 A2 WO03004466 A2 WO 03004466A2
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  • the present invention relates to novel dye-sulfenate compounds
  • NIR near-infrared
  • UV-A long-wavelength
  • Phototherapy has been demonstrated to be a safe and
  • a (low-energy) radiation has been used to treat a wide variety of
  • dermatological diseases and manifestations including psoriasis, parapsoriasis,
  • Atherosclerosis and vascular restenosis for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, and for the treatment of some inflammatory diseases such as
  • Phototherapeutic procedures require photosensitizers (i.e.
  • Selective tissue injury can be induced with light when
  • photosensitizers bind to the target tissues, either directly or through
  • chemotherapeutic agent e.g., anthracycline antitumor agents
  • design of effective phototherapeutic agents are: (a) large molar extinction
  • shell ionic species such as cabonium ions and the like, (d) efficient energy or
  • Types 1 and 2 The type 1 mechanism is shown in the following scheme:
  • LDL low density lipoprotein
  • PDT photodynamic therapy
  • porphyrin-like substances are selectively taken up by proliferative neovasculature;
  • tumors often contain increased number of lipid bodies and
  • tumor cells may have increased capabilities for phagocytosis
  • tumor associated macrophages may
  • cancer cells may undergo apoptosls induced by photosensitizers.
  • PDT photodynamic therapy
  • Photof ⁇ n II (a hematoporphy ⁇ n derivative) has
  • Photof ⁇ n II compared to Photof ⁇ n II .
  • These include monome ⁇ c porphyrin derivatives,
  • Type 1 phototherapeutic agents developing Type 1 phototherapeutic agents, despite the fact that the Type 1
  • Type 1 photosensitizers do not require
  • tumors have hypoxic regions, which
  • anthracyline antitumor agents e.g. anthracyline antitumor agents.
  • Phototherapeutic efficacy can be any organic compound that operate via the Type 1 mechanism.
  • Phototherapeutic efficacy can be any organic compound that operate via the Type 1 mechanism.
  • excited state photosensitizers can generate reactive
  • Phototherapeutic efficacy can be any phototherapeutic agent.
  • Phototherapeutic efficacy can be any phototherapeutic agent.
  • the present invention discloses novel sulfenate derivatives
  • E is selected from the group consisting of somatostatin, heat sensitive
  • bacterioendotoxin neurotensin, bombesin, cholecystekinin, steroid, and
  • carbohydrate receptor binding molecules and dihydoxyindolecarboxylic acid.
  • L and X are independently selected from the group consisting of -(R 5 )NOC-, -
  • DYE is an aromatic or a heteroaromatic radical derived from the
  • cyanines group consisting of cyanines, indocyanines, phthalocyanines, rhodamines,
  • phenoxazines phenothiazines, phenoselenazines, fluoresceins, porphyrins,
  • R 1 to R 5 are independently selected
  • Ar is an aromatic or
  • heteroaromatic radical derived from the group consisting of benzenes
  • naphthalenes naphthalenes, naphthoquinones, diphenylmethanes, fluorenes, anthracenes,
  • quinolines isoquinolines, indoles, isoindoles, pyrroles, imidiazoles, oxazoles,
  • dibenzofurans dibenzofurans, carbazoles, acridines, acridones, phenanthridines, thiophenes,
  • the present invention also discloses a method of performing a
  • bioconjugates An effective amount of sulfenate photosensitizers having the
  • E is selected from the group consisting of:
  • somatostatin consisting of somatostatin, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin, neurotensin,
  • L and X are independently
  • phenothiazines phenoselenazines, fluoresceins, porphyrins, benzoporphyrins,
  • R 1 to R 5 are independently selected from the group
  • Ar is an aromatic or heteroaromatic radical
  • naphthoquinones diphenylmethanes, fluorenes, anthracenes, anthraquinones,
  • dibenzofurans dibenzofurans, carbazoles, acridines, acridones, phenanthridines, thiophenes,
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic mechanism for activation of the inventive
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic mechanism for the synthesis of a cyanine
  • Fig. 3 is a schematic mechanism for the synthesis of a
  • the present invention discloses novel sulfenate derivatives
  • E is either a hydrogen atom or is selected from the group comprising
  • L and X are independently selected from the group
  • DYE is an aromatic or a heteroaromatic
  • phthalocyanines rhodamines, phenoxazines, phenothiazines, phenoselenazines,
  • fluoresceins fluoresceins, porphyrins, benzoporphyrins, squaraines, corrins, croconiums, azo
  • R 1 to R 5 are independently
  • heteroaromatic radical derived from the group consisting of benzenes
  • naphthalenes naphthoquinones, diphenylmethanes, fluorenes, anthracenes, anthraquinones, phenanthrenes, tetracenes, naphthacenediones, pyridines,
  • quinolines isoquinolines, indoles, isoindoles, pyrroles, imidiazoles, oxazoles,
  • dibenzofurans dibenzofurans, carbazoies, acridines, acridones, phenanthridines, thiophenes,
  • somatostatin consisting of somatostatin, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin (ST), neurotensin,
  • X is selected from the group
  • cyanines group consisting of cyanines, indocyanines, phthalocyanines, rhodamines,
  • phenoxazines phenothiazines, fluoresceins, porphyrins, benzoporphyrins, and
  • R 1 to R 5 are independently selected from the group consisting of
  • Ar is an aromatic or heteroaromatic radical derived from the group consisting of
  • naphthacenedione s pyridines, quinolines, isoquinolines, indoles, acridines,
  • acridones phenanthridines, xanthenes, xanthones, and anthacylines.
  • E is selected from the group consisting of somatostatin, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin, neurotensin,
  • X is -(R 5 )NOC-, and -(R 5 ) NOCCH 2 O-;
  • DYE is an aromatic or a
  • heteroaromatic radical derived from the group consisting of cyanines
  • R 5 are independently selected from the group comprising hydrogen, and C1 -
  • naphthacenediones pyridines, quinolines, indoles, acridines, acridones,
  • Ar is an aromatic chromophore that undergoes
  • Aliphatic sulfenates can also be used for phototherapy, but
  • L is a linker between the chromophore and the epitope.
  • Epitope (E) is a particular region of the molecule that is recognized by, and
  • An epitope is usually, but not always,
  • biomolecules which include hormones, amino acids, peptides,
  • carbohydrates giycomimetics, lipids, albumins, mono- and polyclonal
  • biomolecules include steroid hormones for the treatment of breast and prostate lesions, somatostatin,
  • carcinoembryo nic antigen (CEA) binding molecules for the treatment of
  • plaque binding molecules for the treatment of vascular diseases and amyloid
  • synthetic polymers include polyaminoacids, polyols, polyamines, polyacids,
  • oligonucleotides oligonucleotides, aborols, dendrimers, and aptamers.
  • radiotherapeutic agents to biomolecules can be accomplished by methods
  • fluorescent dyes to tumors using antibodies and peptides for diagnostic
  • Type 1 and Type 2 mechanisms can be accomplished by incorporating
  • Ar is an anthracycline moiety, it will bind to cancer cells
  • sulfenate derivatives of the present invention contain additional functionalities
  • Type 1 and Type 2 mechanisms based on cyanine and phthalocyanine
  • either starting acid 1 , 3 can be attached to a Type 1 moiety and the other
  • active ester can be conjugated to any desired biomolecule of interest.
  • biomolecule of the present invention pertains to those binding
  • somatostatin examples include somatostatin, cholecystekinin, bombesin, neuroendrocrine, and heat
  • novel compounds of the present invention may vary widely
  • the biomolecule is selected from the class of tumor markers including, but not limited to,
  • the biomolecule may be selected from the class of
  • integrins integrins, selectins, vascular endotheliai growth factor, fibrins, tissue
  • parenteral administration advantageously contains a
  • ком ⁇ онент may contain pharmaceutically acceptable buffers, emulsif iers, surfactants, and,
  • formulations are liquids, which include an effective amount of the complexes
  • Such enteral compound may optionally
  • buffers include buffers, surfactants, emulsifiers, thixotropic agents, and the like.
  • Compounds for oral administration may also contain flavoring agents and other organic radicals.
  • delivery may also contain liquid or semisolid excipients to assist in the penetration of the photosensitizer.
  • the compounds may also be delivered in
  • the dose of the photosensitizer may vary from 0.1 to 500
  • mg/kg body weight preferably from 0.5 to 2 mg/kg body weight.
  • photosensitizer is allowed to accumulate in the region of interest, followed by
  • the lesion is on the skin surface, the
  • photosensitizer can be directly illuminated; otherwise, endoscopic catheters
  • the light may vary widely depending on the location and site of the lesions.
  • the wavelength of light may vary from 300 to 1 200 nm.
  • the fluence rate is
  • inventive compounds have broad clinical utility which includes,
  • inventive compounds can be formulated into diagnostic or
  • Topical or cutaneous delivery of the photosensitizer may also be used.
  • These compounds may also include
  • the compounds of the present invention are primarily directed at therapy, most of the compounds of the present invention.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses dye-sulfenate derivatives and their bioconjugates for dual phototherapy of tumors and other lesions. The compounds of the present invention may contain either a mixture of type 1 and type 2 agents or a single entity that integrates both units in the same molecules. The compounds are designed to produce both type 1 and type 2 phototherapeutic effect at once using dual wavelength light source that will produce singlet oxygen and free radicals at the lesion of interest.

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DYE-SULFENATES FOR DUAL PHOTOTHERAPY
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a continuation-in-part of pending U.S.
Application Serial No. 09/484,322, titled Dendrimer Precursor Dyes for
Imaging, filed on January 1 8, 2000, having the same inventors and assignee
as the present invention, said application incorporated herein by reference in
its entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to novel dye-sulfenate compounds,
and to phototherapeutic procedures using these compounds.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The use of visible and near-infrared (NIR) light in clinical practice
is growing rapidly. Compounds absorbing or emitting in the visible or NIR, or
long-wavelength (UV-A, > 350 nm) region of the electromagnetic spectrum are potentially useful for optical tomographic imaging, endoscopic visualization,
and phototherapy. However, a major advantage of biomedical optics lies in its
therapeutic potential. Phototherapy has been demonstrated to be a safe and
effective procedure for the treatment of various surface lesions, both external
and internal. Its efficacy is akin to radiotherapy, but it advantageously lacks
the harmful radiotoxicity to critical non-target organs.
Phototherapy has been in existence for many centuries and has
been used to treat various skin surface ailments. As early as 1 00 B.C. in
India, plant extracts (psoralens), in combination with sunlight, were used to
treat vitiligo. In 1 903, Von Tappeiner and Jesionek, used eosin as a
photosensitizer for treating skin cancer, lupus of the skin, and condylomata of
female genitalia. Over the years, the combination of psoralens and ultraviolet
A (low-energy) radiation has been used to treat a wide variety of
dermatological diseases and manifestations including psoriasis, parapsoriasis,
cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, eczema, vitiligo, areata, and neonatal
bilirubinemia. Although the potential of cancer phototherapy has been
recognized since the early 1 900's, systematic studies to demonstrate safety
and efficacy began only in 1 967 with the treatment of breast carcinoma. In
1 975, Dougherty et al. conclusively established that long-term cure is possible
with photodynamic therapy (PDT) . Currently, phototherapeutic methods are
also being investigated for the treatment of some cardiovascular disorders such
as atherosclerosis and vascular restenosis, for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, and for the treatment of some inflammatory diseases such as
Chron's disease.
Phototherapeutic procedures require photosensitizers (i.e.
chromophores) having high absorptivity. These compounds should preferably
be chemically inert and become activated only upon irradiation with light of an
appropriate wavelength. Selective tissue injury can be induced with light when
photosensitizers bind to the target tissues, either directly or through
attachment to a bioactive carrier. Furthermore, if the photosensitizer is also
a chemotherapeutic agent (e.g., anthracycline antitumor agents), then an
enhanced therapeutic effect can be attained. The key requirements for the
design of effective phototherapeutic agents are: (a) large molar extinction
coefficients, (b) long triplet lifetimes, (c) high yields of singlet oxygen and/or
other reactive intermediates, viz., free radicals, nitrenes, carbenes, or open-
shell ionic species such as cabonium ions and the like, (d) efficient energy or
electron transfer to cellular components, (e) low tendency to form aggregation
in an aqueous milieu, (f) efficient and selective targeting of lesions, (g) rapid
clearance from the blood and non-target tissues, (h) low systemic toxicity, and
(i) lack of mutagenicity.
Photosensitizers operate via two distinct mechanisms, termed
Types 1 and 2. The type 1 mechanism is shown in the following scheme:
h v SENSITIZER - (SENSITIZER) *
(SENSITIZER) * + TISSU E - TISSU E DAMAGE Type 1 mechanisms involve direct energy or electron transfer from the
photosensitizer to the cellular components thereby causing cell death. Type
2 mechanisms involve two distinct steps, as shown in the following scheme:
h v SENSITIZER - (SENSITIZER) *
(SENSITIZER) * + 302 (Triplet Oxygen) _ 102 (Singlet Oxygen)
O2 (Singlet Oxygen) + TISSUE - TISSUE DAMAGE
In the first step, singlet oxygen is generated by energy transfer from the triplet
excited state of the photosensitizer to the oxygen molecules surrounding the
tissues. In the second step, collision of singlet oxygen with the tissues
promotes tissue damage. In both Type 1 and Type 2 mechanisms, the
photoreaction proceeds via the lowest triplet state of the sensitizer. Hence,
a relatively long triplet lifetime is required for effective phototherapy. In
contrast, a relatively short triplet lifetime is required to avoid photodamage to
the tissue caused by photosensitizers.
The biological basis of tissue injury brought about by tumor
phototherapeutic agents has been the subject of intensive study. Various
biochemical mechanisms for tissue damage have been postulated even though
the type and number of photosensitizers employed in these studies are
relatively small. These biochemical mechanisms are as follows: a) cancer cells
upregulate the expression of low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors, and
photodynamic therapy (PDT) agents bind to LDL and albumin selectively;
(b) porphyrin-like substances are selectively taken up by proliferative neovasculature; (c) tumors often contain increased number of lipid bodies and
are thus able to bind to hydrophobic photosensitizers; (d) a combination of
"leaky" tumor vasculature and reduced lymphatic drainage causes porphyrin
accumulation; (e) tumor cells may have increased capabilities for phagocytosis
or pinocytosis of porphyrin aggregates; (f ) tumor associated macrophages may
be largely responsible for the concentration of photosensitizers in tumors; and
(g) cancer cells may undergo apoptosls induced by photosensitizers. Among
these mechanisms, (f) and (g) are the most general and, of these two
alternatives, there is a general consensus that (f) is the most likely mechanism
by which the phototherapeutic effect of porphyπn-like compounds is induced.
Most of the currently known photosensitizers are commonly
referred to as photodynamic therapy (PDT) agents and operate via the Type
2 mechanism. For example, Photofπn II (a hematoporphyπn derivative) has
been recently approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for
the treatment of bladder, esophageal, and late-stage lung cancers. However,
Photofπn II has been shown to have several drawbacks: a low molar
absorptivity (e = 3000 M"1), a low singlet oxygen quantum yield (Φ = 0.1 ),
chemical heterogeneity, aggregation, and prolonged cutaneous
photosensitivity. Hence, there has been considerable effort in developing safer
and more effective photosensitizers for PDT which exhibit improved light
absorbance properties, better clearance, and decreased skin photosensitivity
compared to Photofπn II . These include monomeπc porphyrin derivatives,
corπns, cyanines, phthalocyanines, phenothiazines, rhodammes, hypocrellins, and the like. However, these phototherapeutic agents mainly also operate via
the Type 2 mechanism.
Surprisingly, there has not been- much attention directed at
developing Type 1 phototherapeutic agents, despite the fact that the Type 1
mechanism appears to be inherently more efficient than the Type 2
mechanism. First, unlike Type 2, Type 1 photosensitizers do not require
oxygen for causing cellular injury. Second, the Type 1 mechanism involves
two steps (photoexcitation and direct energy transfer), whereas the Type 2
mechanism involves three steps (photoexcitation, singlet oxygen generation,
and energy transfer) . Furthermore, certain tumors have hypoxic regions, which
renders the Type 2 mechanism ineffective. However, in spite of the
drawbacks associated with the Type 2 mechanism, only a small number of
compounds have been developed that operate through the Type 1 mechanism,
e.g . anthracyline antitumor agents.
Thus, there is a need to develop effective phototherapeutic agents
that operate via the Type 1 mechanism. Phototherapeutic efficacy can be
further enhanced if the excited state photosensitizers can generate reactive
intermediates such as free radicals, nitrenes, carbenes, and the like, which
have much longer lifetimes than the excited chromophore and have been
shown to cause considerable cell injury. Thus, there is a need in the art to
develop effective phototherapeutic agents. Phototherapeutic efficacy can be
substantially improved if both Type 1 and Type 2 units are integrated into a
single compound. This can be accomplished using three types of formulation: (a) homogeneous mixtures of Type 1 or Type 2 agents alone, (b)
heterogeneous mixtures of Type 1 and Type 2 agents, or (c) single molecular
entity containing both Type 1 and Type 2 functionalities.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention discloses novel sulfenate derivatives and
their bioconjugates for phototherapy of tumors and other lesions. The
compounds have the general formula
R1 R3
I I E - L - DYE - X - C - C - O - S - Ar
I I
R 2 R4
wherein E is selected from the group consisting of somatostatin, heat sensitive
bacterioendotoxin, neurotensin, bombesin, cholecystekinin, steroid, and
carbohydrate receptor binding molecules, and dihydoxyindolecarboxylic acid.
L and X are independently selected from the group consisting of -(R5)NOC-, -
(R5)NOCCH20 -, -(R5)NOCCH2CH20-, -OCN(R5)-, -HNC( = S)NH-, and
HNC( = 0)NH-. DYE is an aromatic or a heteroaromatic radical derived from the
group consisting of cyanines, indocyanines, phthalocyanines, rhodamines,
phenoxazines, phenothiazines, phenoselenazines, fluoresceins, porphyrins,
benzoporphyrins, squaraines, corrins, croconiums, azo dyes, methine dyes,
indolenium dyes, crellins, and hypocrellins. R1 to R5 are independently selected
from the group comprising hydrogen, C1 -C1 0 alkyl, C5-C10 aryl, C1 -C10 polyhydroxyalkyl, and C1 -C10 polyalkoxyalkyl. Ar is an aromatic or
heteroaromatic radical derived from the group consisting of benzenes,
naphthalenes, naphthoquinones, diphenylmethanes, fluorenes, anthracenes,
anthraquinones, phenanthrenes, tetracenes, naphthacenediones, pyridines,
quinolines, isoquinolines, indoles, isoindoles, pyrroles, imidiazoles, oxazoles,
thiazoles, pyrazoles, pyrazines, purines, benzimidazoles, furans, benzofurans,
dibenzofurans, carbazoles, acridines, acridones, phenanthridines, thiophenes,
benzothiophenes, dibenzothiophenes, xanthenes, xanthones, flavones,
coumarins, and anthacylines.
The present invention also discloses a method of performing a
phototherapeutic procedure using the novel sulfenate derivatives and their
bioconjugates. An effective amount of sulfenate photosensitizers having the
formula
R1 R3
I I
E - L - DYE - X - C - C - O - S - Ar
I I
R 2 R4
is administered to a subject. In the formula, E is selected from the group
consisting of somatostatin, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin, neurotensin,
bombesin, cholecystekinin, steroid, and carbohydrate receptor binding
molecules, and dihydroxyindolecarboxylic acid. L and X are independently
selected from the group consisting of -(R5)NOC-, -(R5)NOCCH20 -, -
(R5)NOCCH2CH20-, -OCN(R5)-, -HNC( = S)NH-, and HNC( = 0)NH-. DYE is an
aromatic or a heteroaromatic radical derived from the group consisting of cyanines, indocyanines, phthalocyanines, rhodamines, phenoxazines,
phenothiazines, phenoselenazines, fluoresceins, porphyrins, benzoporphyrins,
squaraines, corrins, croconiums, azo dyes, methine dyes, indolenium dyes,
crellins, and hypocrellins. R1 to R5 are independently selected from the group
comprising hydrogen, C1 -C1 0 alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, C1 -C1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl,
and C1 -C1 0 polyalkoxyalkyl. Ar is an aromatic or heteroaromatic radical
derived from the group consisting of benzenes, naphthalenes,
naphthoquinones, diphenylmethanes, fluorenes, anthracenes, anthraquinones,
phenanthrenes, tetracenes, naphthacenediones, pyridines, quinolines,
isoquinolines, indoles, isoindoles, pyrroles, imidiazoles, oxazoles, thiazoles,
pyrazoles, pyrazines, purines, benzimidazoles, furans, benzofurans,
dibenzofurans, carbazoles, acridines, acridones, phenanthridines, thiophenes,
benzothiophenes, dibenzothiophenes, xanthenes, xanthones, flavones,
coumarins, and anthacylines. Following the administration, the photosensitizer
is allowed to accumulate in target tissue which is exposed to light of
wavelength between 300 and 950 nm with sufficient power and fluence rate
to cause necrosis or apoptosis of the said target tissue.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a schematic mechanism for activation of the inventive
compounds;
Fig. 2 is a schematic mechanism for the synthesis of a cyanine
derivative; and Fig. 3 is a schematic mechanism for the synthesis of a
phthalocyanine derivative.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention discloses novel sulfenate derivatives and
their bioconjugates for phototherapy of tumors and other lesions. The
compounds have the general formula^
R1 R3
I I
E - L - DYE - X - C - C - O - S - Ar
I I
R 2 R4
wherein E is either a hydrogen atom or is selected from the group comprising
antibodies, peptides, peptidomimetics, carbohydrates, glycomimetics, drugs,
hormones, or nucleic acids; L and X are independently selected from the group
consisting of -(R5)NOC-, -(R5)NOCCH20 -, -(R5)NOCCH2CH20-, -OCN(R5)-, -
HNC( = S)NH-, and HNC( = 0)NH-; DYE is an aromatic or a heteroaromatic
radical derived from the group consisting of cyanines, indocyanines,
phthalocyanines, rhodamines, phenoxazines, phenothiazines, phenoselenazines,
fluoresceins, porphyrins, benzoporphyrins, squaraines, corrins, croconiums, azo
dyes, methine dyes, indolenium dyes, and the like; R1 to R5 are independently
selected from the group comprising hydrogen, C1 -C1 O alkyl, C5-C10 aryl, C1 -
C1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl, and C1 -C1 0 polyalkoxyalkyl; and Ar is an aromatic or
heteroaromatic radical derived from the group consisting of benzenes,
naphthalenes, naphthoquinones, diphenylmethanes, fluorenes, anthracenes, anthraquinones, phenanthrenes, tetracenes, naphthacenediones, pyridines,
quinolines, isoquinolines, indoles, isoindoles, pyrroles, imidiazoles, oxazoles,
thiazoles, pyrazoles, pyrazines, purines, benzimidazoles, furans, benzofurans,
dibenzofurans, carbazoies, acridines, acridones, phenanthridines, thiophenes,
benzothiophenes, dibenzothiophenes, xanthenes, xanthones, flavones,
coumarins, and anthacylines.
In one embodiment, sulfenates according to the present invention
have the general Formula 1 above, wherein E is selected from the group
consisting of somatostatin, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin (ST), neurotensin,
bombesin, cholecystekinin (CCK), steroid, and carbohydrate receptor binding
molecules, and dihydroxyindolecarboxylic acid; X is selected from the group
consisting of -(R5)NOC-, -(R5)NOCCH20 -, -(R5)NOCCH2CH2O-, and -
HNC( = S)NH; DYE is an aromatic or a heteroaromatic radical derived from the
group consisting of cyanines, indocyanines, phthalocyanines, rhodamines,
phenoxazines, phenothiazines, fluoresceins, porphyrins, benzoporphyrins, and
indolenium dyes; R1 to R5 are independently selected from the group consisting
of hydrogen, C1 -C1 0 alkyl, C5-C 1 0 aryl, and C1 -C1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl; and
Ar is an aromatic or heteroaromatic radical derived from the group consisting
of benzenes , d i p henyl methanes , fluorenes, anthraqu inones ,
naphthacenedione s, pyridines, quinolines, isoquinolines, indoles, acridines,
acridones, phenanthridines, xanthenes, xanthones, and anthacylines.
In an alternative embodiment, sulfenates according to the present
invention have the general formula above, wherein E is selected from the group consisting of somatostatin, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin, neurotensin,
bombesin, cholecystekinin, steroid, and carbohydrate receptor binding
molecules; X is -(R5)NOC-, and -(R5) NOCCH2O-; DYE is an aromatic or a
heteroaromatic radical derived from the group consisting of cyanines,
phthalocyanines, rhodamines, porphyrins, benzoporphyrins, and corrins; R1 to
R5 are independently selected from the group comprising hydrogen, and C1 -
C1 0 alkyl; . and Ar is an aromatic or heteroaromatic radical derived from the
group consisting of benzenes, diphenylmethanes, fluorenes, anthraquinones,
naphthacenediones, pyridines, quinolines, indoles, acridines, acridones,
phenanthridines, xanthenes, xanthones, and anthacylines.
These compounds operate mainly by Type I mechanism as shown
in Fig. 1 , wherein -O-SR is the sulfenate moiety that produces free radicals
upon photoactivation, and Ar is an aromatic chromophore that undergoes
photosensitization. Aliphatic sulfenates can also be used for phototherapy, but
they are generally considered to be unstable and difficult to handle under
ordinary conditions. L is a linker between the chromophore and the epitope.
Epitope (E) is a particular region of the molecule that is recognized by, and
binds to, the target site on the cell. An epitope is usually, but not always,
associated with biomolecules which include hormones, amino acids, peptides,
peptidomimetics, proteins, nucleosides, nucleotides, nucleic acids, enzymes,
carbohydrates, giycomimetics, lipids, albumins, mono- and polyclonal
antibodies, receptors, inclusion compoundssuch as cyclodextrins, and receptor
binding molecules. Specific examples of biomolecules include steroid hormones for the treatment of breast and prostate lesions, somatostatin,
bombesin, and neurotensin receptor binding molecules for the treatment of
neuroendocrine tumors, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules for the
treatment of lung cancer, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin (ST) receptor, and
carcinoembryo nic antigen (CEA) binding molecules for the treatment of
colorectal cancer, dihyroxyindolecarboxylic acid and other melanin producing
biosynthetic intermediates for melanoma, integrin receptor and atheroscleratic
plaque binding molecules for the treatment of vascular diseases, and amyloid
plaque binding molecules for the treatment of brain lesions. Biomolecules for
use in the present invention may also include synthetic polymers. Examples of
synthetic polymers include polyaminoacids, polyols, polyamines, polyacids,
oligonucleotides, aborols, dendrimers, and aptamers. Coupling of diagnostic
and radiotherapeutic agents to biomolecules can be accomplished by methods
well known in the art, as described in Hnatowich et al., Radioactive Labeling
of Antibody: A simple and efficient method. Science, 1 983, 220, 61 3-61 5;
A. Pelegrin et al., Photoimmunodiagnosis with antibody-fluorescein conjugates:
in vitro and in vivo preclinical studies. Journal of Cellular Pharmacology, 1 992,
3, 1 1 -1 45; and U .S. Patent No. 5,71 4,342, which are expressly incorporated
by reference herein in their entireties. Successful specific targeting of
fluorescent dyes to tumors using antibodies and peptides for diagnostic
imaging of tumors has been demonstrated by us and others, for example, in
S.A. Achilefu et al., Novel receptor-targeted fluorescent contrast agents for in
vivo tumor imaging. Investigative Radiology, 2000, 35(8), 479-485; B. Ballou et al., Tumor labeling in vivo using cyanine-conjugated monoclonal antibodies.
Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy, 1 995, 41 , 257-263; and K. Licha et
al., New contrast agents for optical imaging: acid-cleavable conjugates of
cyanine dyes with biomolecules. In Biomedical Imaging: Reporters, Dyes, and
Instrumentation, D.J. Bornhop, C. Contag, and E.M. Sevick-Muraca (Eds.),
Proceedings of SPIE, 1 999, 3600, 29-35, which are expressly incorporated by
reference herein in their entireties. Therefore, the inventive receptor-targeted
phototherapeutic agents are expected to be effective in the treatment of
various lesions.
In the present invention, dual phototherapeutic effect involving
both Type 1 and Type 2 mechanisms can be accomplished by incorporating
the reactive intermediate precursors into conventional PDT dyes and using a
dual wavelength light source to effect the generation of reactive intermediates
as well as the generation of singlet oxygen. In some cases it may be possible
to activate both Type 1 and Type 2 mechanisms using same wavelength of
light.
In the process outlined in Fig. 1 , the photoexcitation of the
aromatic chromophore effects rapid intramolecular energy transfer to the
sulfenate group, resulting in bond rupture and production of two reactive free
radicals which cause cellular injury.
For targeting purposes, external attachment of an epitope is used.
If the aromatic sulfenate compounds themselves preferentially accumulate in
the target tissue, however, an additional binding group may not be needed . For example, if Ar is an anthracycline moiety, it will bind to cancer cells
directly and not require an epitope for targeting purposes.
The synthesis of sulfenate derivatives is accomplished by a
method which generally involves the condensation of sulfenyl chlorides with
alcohols in the presence of an organic base. This method is disclosed in D.L.
Pasto and F. Cottard, Demonstration of the synthetic utility of the generation
of alkoxy radicals by the photo-induced, homolytic dissociation of alky/ 4-
nitrobenzenesulfenates. Tetrahedron Letters, 1 994, 35(25), 4303-4306,
which is expressly incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. The dye-
sulfenate derivatives of the present invention contain additional functionalities
that can be used to attach various types of biomolecules, synthetic polymers,
and organized aggregates for selective delivery to various organs or tissues of
interest. The synthesis of typical dual phototherapeutic agents incorporating
both Type 1 and Type 2 mechanisms based on cyanine and phthalocyanine
derivatives are shown in Figs. 2 and 3. One of the active esters derived from
either starting acid 1 , 3 can be attached to a Type 1 moiety and the other
active ester can be conjugated to any desired biomolecule of interest.
Specifically, the biomolecule of the present invention pertains to those binding
to colorectal, cervical, ovarian, lung, and neuroendocrine tumors. These
include somatostatin, cholecystekinin, bombesin, neuroendrocrine, and heat
sensitive bacterioendotoxin receptor binding compounds.
The novel compounds of the present invention may vary widely
depending on the contemplated application. For tumors, the biomolecule is selected from the class of tumor markers including, but not limited to,
somatostatin, bombesin, neurotensin, cholesytekinin, heat sensitive
bacterioendotoxin, estrogen, and progesterone receptor binding compounds.
For vascular lesions, the biomolecule may be selected from the class of
integrins, selectins, vascular endotheliai growth factor, fibrins, tissue
plasminogen activator, thrombin, LDL, HDL, Sialyl Lewisx and its mimics, and
atherosclerotic plaque binding compounds.
Methods of performing therapeutic procedures with the inventive
compounds are also disclosed. An effective amount of the inventive
compound in a pharmaceutically acceptable formulation is administered to a
patient. For example, parenteral administration advantageously contains a
sterile aqueous solution or suspension of the photosensitizer in a concentration
ranging from about 1 nM to about 0.5- M. Preferred parenteral formulations
have a concentration of 1 μM to 1 0 M photosensitizer. Such solutions also
may contain pharmaceutically acceptable buffers, emulsif iers, surfactants, and,
optionally, electrolytes such as sodium chloride. Formulations for enteral
administration may vary widely, as is well known in the art. In general, such
formulations are liquids, which include an effective amount of the complexes
in aqueous solution or suspension. Such enteral compound may optionally
include buffers, surfactants, emulsifiers, thixotropic agents, and the like.
Compounds for oral administration may also contain flavoring agents and other
ingredients for enhancing their organoleptic qualities. Formulations for topical
delivery may also contain liquid or semisolid excipients to assist in the penetration of the photosensitizer. The compounds may also be delivered in
an aerosol spray. The dose of the photosensitizer may vary from 0.1 to 500
mg/kg body weight, preferably from 0.5 to 2 mg/kg body weight. The
photosensitizer is allowed to accumulate in the region of interest, followed by
illumination with the light of wavelength 300 to 1 200 nm, preferably 350 to
850 nm, at the site of the lesion. If the lesion is on the skin surface, the
photosensitizer can be directly illuminated; otherwise, endoscopic catheters
equipped with a light source may be employed to achieve phototherapeutic
effect. The intensity, power, duration of illumination, and the wavelength of
the light may vary widely depending on the location and site of the lesions.
The wavelength of light may vary from 300 to 1 200 nm. The fluence rate is
preferably, but not always, kept below 200 mW/cm2 to minimize thermal
effects. Appropriate power depends on the size, depth, and the pathology of
the lesion. The inventive compounds have broad clinical utility which includes,
but is not limited to, phototherapy of tumors, inflammatory processes, and
impaired vasculature.
The inventive compounds can be formulated into diagnostic or
therapeutic compounds for enteral, parenteral, topical, or cutaneous
administration. Topical or cutaneous delivery of the photosensitizer may also
include aerosol' formulation, creams, gels, solutions, etc. The compounds are
administered in doses effective to achieve the desired diagnostic or therapeutic
effect. Such doses may vary widely depending upon the particular complex
employed, the organs or tissues to be examined, the equipment employed in the clinical procedure, the efficacy of treatment achieved, and the like. These
compounds contain an effective amount of the phototherapeutic agent, along
with conventional pharmaceutical carriers and excipients appropriate for the
type of administration contemplated. These compounds may also include
stabilizing agents and skin penetration enhancing agents.
The aforementioned examples illustrate specific embodiments of
the invention. As would be apparent-'to skilled artisans, various changes and
modifications are possible and are contemplated within the scope of the
invention described. It should be understood that the embodiments of the
present invention shown and described in the specification are only specific
embodiments of the inventors, who are skilled in the art, and are not limiting
in any way. Therefore, various changes, modifications or alterations to those
embodiments may be made or resorted to without departing from the spirit of
the inventions and the scope of the following claims. For example, although
the compounds of the present invention are primarily directed at therapy, most
of the compounds containing polycyclic aromatic chromophores can also be
used for optical diagnostic imaging purposes.
What is claimed is:

Claims

1 . A compound comprising sulfenates having the formula,
R1 R3
I I
E - L - DYE - X - C - C - O - S - Ar ' | |
R 2 R4
wherein E is selected from the group consisting of somatostatin receptor
binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin receptor binding molecules,
neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin receptor binding molecules,
cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, steroid receptor binding molecules,
and carbohydrate receptor binding molecules, and dihydoxyindolecarboxylic
acid; L and X are independently selected from the group consisting of -(R5)NOC-
, -(R5)NOCCH20-, -(R5)NOCCH2CH20-, -OCN(R5)-, -HNC( = S)NH-, and
HNC( = 0)NH-; DYE is an aromatic or a heteroaromatic radical derived from the
group consisting of cyanines, indocyanines, phthalocyanines, rhodamines,
phenoxazines, phenothiazines, phenoselenazines, fluoresceins, porphyrins,
benzoporphyrins, squaraines, corrins, croconiums, azo dyes, methine dyes,
indolenium dyes, crellins, and hypocrellins; R1 to R5 are independently selected
from the group comprising hydrogen, C1 -C1 0 alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, C1 -C1 0
polyhydroxyalkyl, and C1 -C1 0 polyalkoxyalkyl; and Ar is an aromatic or
heteroaromatic radical derived from the group consisting of benzenes,
naphthalenes, naphthoquinones, diphenylmethanes, fluorenes, anthracenes,
anthraquinones, phenanthrenes, tetracenes, naphthacenedione s, pyridines,
quinolines, isoquinolines, indoles, isoindoles, pyrroles, imidiazoles, oxazoles,
thiazoles, pyrazoles, pyrazines, purines, benzimidazoles, furans, benzofurans, dibenzofurans, carbazoles, acridines, acridones, phenanthridines, thiophenes,
benzothiophenes, dibenzothiophenes, xanthenes, xanthones, flavones,
coumarins, and anthacylines.
2. The compound of claim 1 wherein E is selected from the group consisting
of somatostatin receptor binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin
receptor binding molecules, neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin
receptor binding molecules, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, and
steroid receptor binding molecules; L and X are independently selected from the
group consisting of -(R5) NOC-, and -(Rδ)NOCCH20 -; DYE is derived from
cyanines; R1 to R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of
hydrogen, C1 -C1 0 alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, and C1 -C1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl; and Ar is
an aromatic radical derived from benzene.
3. The compound of claim 1 wherein E is selected from the group consisting
of somatostatin receptor binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin
receptor binding molecules, neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin
receptor binding molecules, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, and
steroid receptor binding molecules; X is selected from the group consisting of
-(R5)NOC-, and -(R5)NOCCH20 -; DYE is derived from phthalocyanines; R1 to R5
are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1 -C1 0
alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, and C1 -C1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl; and Ar is an aromatic radical
derived from benzene.
4. The compound of claim 1 wherein E is selected from the group consisting
of somatostatin receptor binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin
receptor binding molecules, neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin
receptor binding molecules, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, and
steroid receptor binding molecules; L and X are independently selected from the
group consisting of -(R5)NOC-, and R5)NOCCH20-; DYE is derived from
rhodamines; R1 to R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of
hydrogen, C1 -C1 0 alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, and C 1 -C1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl; and Ar is
an aromatic radical derived from benzene.
5. The compound of claim 1 wherein E is selected from the group consisting
of somatostatin receptor binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin
receptor binding molecules, neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin
receptor binding molecules, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, and
steroid receptor binding molecules; L and X are independently selected from the
group consisting of -(R5)NOC-, and -(R5)NOCCH20 -; DYE is derived from
porphyrins; R1 to R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of
hydrogen, C1 -C1 0 alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, and C1 -C1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl; and Ar is
an aromatic radical derived from benzene.
6. The compound of claim 1 wherein E is selected from the group consisting
of somatostatin receptor binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin receptor binding molecules, neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin
receptor binding molecules, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, and
steroid receptor binding molecules; L and X are independently selected from the
group consisting of -(R5)NOC-, and -(R5)NOCCH20 -; DYE is derived from
benzoporphyrins; R1 to R5 are independently selected from the group consisting
of hydrogen, C1 -C1 0 alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, and C1 -C1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl; and Ar
is an aromatic radical derived from benzene.
7. The compound of claim 1 wherein E is selected from the group consisting
of somatostatin receptor binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin
receptor binding molecules, neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin
receptor binding molecules, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, and
steroid receptor binding molecules; L and X are independently selected from the
group consisting of -(Rδ)NOC-, and -(R5) NOCCH20-; DYE is derived from corrins;
R1 to R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1 -
C1 0 alkyl, C5-C 1 0 aryl, and C1 -C 1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl; and Ar is an aromatic
radical derived from benzene.
8. The compound of claim 1 wherein E is selected from the group consisting
of somatostatin receptor binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin
receptor binding molecules, neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin
receptor binding molecules, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, and
steroid receptor binding molecules; L and X are independently selected from the group consisting of -(R5)NOC-, and -(R5)NOCCH20 -; DYE is derived from
phenothiazines; R1 to R5 are independently selected from the group consisting
of hydrogen, C1 -C1 0 alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, and C1 -C 1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl; and Ar
is an aromatic radical derived from benzene.
9. The compound of claim 1 wherein E is selected from the group consisting
of somatostatin receptor binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin
receptor binding molecules, neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin
receptor binding molecules, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, and
steroid receptor binding molecules; L and X are independently selected from the
group consisting of -(R5)NOC-, and -(R5)NOCCH20 -; DYE is derived from
hypocrellins; R1 to R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of
hydrogen, C1 -C1 0 alkyl, C5-C10 aryl, and C1 -C1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl; and Ar is
an aromatic radical derived from benzene.
1 0. The compound of claim 1 wherein E is selected from the group consisting
of somatostatin receptor binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin
receptor binding molecules, neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin
receptor binding molecules, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, and
steroid receptor binding molecules; L and X are independently selected from the
group consisting of -(R5) NOC-, and -(R5)NOCCH,0 -; DYE is derived from
fluoresceins; R1 to R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1 -C1 0 alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, and C1 -C1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl; and Ar is
an aromatic radical derived from benzene.
1 1 . The compound of claim 1 wherein E is associated with a biomolecule
selected from the group consisting of hormones, amino acids, peptides,
peptidomimetics, proteins, nucleosides, nucleotides, nucleic acids, enzymes,
carbohydrates, glycomimetics, lipids, albumins, monoclonal antibodies,
polyclonai antibodies, receptors, inclusion compounds, receptor binding
molecules, polyaminoacids, polyols, polyamines, polyacids, oligonucleotides,
aborols, dendrimers, and aptamers.
1 2. A method of performing a phototherapeutic procedure which comprises
the steps of:
(a) administering to a target tissue in an animal in an effective amount of
sulfenate photosensitizers having the formula
R1 R3
I I
E - L - DYE - X - C - C - O - S - Ar
I I-
R 2 ft4
wherein E is selected from the group consisting of somatostatin receptor
binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin receptor binding molecules,
neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin receptor binding molecules,
cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, steroid receptor binding molecules,
and carbohydrate receptor binding molecules, and dihydoxyindolecarboxylic
acid; L and X are independently selected from the group consisting of -(R5)NOC-
, -(R5)NOCCH20-, -(R5)NOCCH2CH20-, -OCN(R5)-, -HNC( = S)NH-, and
HNC( = 0)NH-; DYE is an aromatic or a heteroaromatic radical derived from the
group consisting of cyanines, indocyanines, phthalocyanines, rhodamines,
phenoxazines, phenothiazines, phenoselenazines, fluoresceins, porphyrins,
benzoporphyrins , squaraines, corrins, croconiums, azo dyes, methine dyes,
indolenium dyes, crellins, and hypocrellins; R1 to R5 are independently selected
from the group comprising hydrogen, C1 -C1 0 alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, C1 -C1 0
polyhydroxyalkyl, and C1 -C1 0 polyalkoxyalkyl; and Ar is an aromatic or
heteroaromatic radical derived from the group consisting of benzenes,
naphthalenes, naphthoquinones, diphenylmethanes, fluorenes, anthracenes, anthraquinones, phenanthrenes, tetracenes, naphthacenediones, pyridines,
quinolines, isoquinolines, indoles, isoindoles, pyrroles, imidiazoles, oxazoles,
thiazoles, pyrazoles, pyrazines, purines, benzimidazoles, furans, benzofurans,
dibenzofurans, carbazoles, acridines, acridones, phenanthridines, thiophenes,
benzothiophenes, dibenzothiophenes, xanthenes, xanthones, flavones,
coumarins, and anthacylines; and
(b) exposing said target tissues with the light of wavelength between 300 and
950 nm with sufficient power and fluence rate to cause necrosis or apoptosis
of the said target tissue.
1 3. The method of claim 1 2 further comprising the step of allowing said
photosensitizer to accumulate in said target tissue.
1 4. The method of claim 1 2, wherein E is selected from the group consisting
of somatostatin receptor binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin
receptor binding molecules, neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin
receptor binding molecules, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, and
steroid receptor binding molecules; L and X are independently selected from the
group consisting of -(R5)NOC-, and -(R5)NOCCH20 -; DYE is derived from
cyanines; R1 to R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of
hydrogen, C1 -C1 0 alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, and C1 -C1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl; and Ar is
an aromatic radical derived from benzene.
1 5. The method of claim 1 2, wherein E is selected from the group consisting
of somatostatin receptor binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin
receptor binding molecules, neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin
receptor binding molecules, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, and
steroid receptor binding molecules; X is selected from the group consisting of
-(R5)NOC-, and -(R5)NOCCH20 -; DYE is derived from phthalocyanines; R1 to R5
are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1 -C1 0
alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, and C1 -C1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl; and Ar is an aromatic radical
derived from benzene.
1 6. The method of claim 1 2, wherein E is selected from the group consisting
of somatostatin receptor binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin
receptor binding molecules, neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin
receptor binding molecules, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, and
steroid receptor binding molecules; L and X are independently selected from the
group consisting of -(R5)NOC-, and -(R5)NOCCH20-; DYE is derived from
rhodamines; R1 to R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of
hydrogen, C1 -C1 0 alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, and C1 -C1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl; and Ar is
an aromatic radical derived from benzene.
1 7. The method of claim 1 2, wherein E is selected from the group consisting
of somatostatin receptor binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin
receptor binding molecules, neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin receptor binding molecules, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, and
steroid receptor binding molecules; L and X are independently selected from the
group consisting of -(R5)NOC-, and -(R5)NOCCH20-; DYE is derived from
porphyrins; R1 to R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of
hydrogen, C1 -C1 0 alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, and C1 -C1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl; and Ar is
an aromatic radical derived from benzene.
1 8. The method of claim 1 2, wherein E is selected from the group consisting
of somatostatin receptor binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin
receptor binding molecules, neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin
receptor binding molecules, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, and
steroid receptor binding molecules; L and X are independently selected from the
group consisting of -(R5)NOC-, and -(R5)NOCCH20-; DYE is derived from
benzoporphyrins; R1 to R5 are independently selected from the group consisting
of hydrogen, C1 -C1 0 alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, and C1 -C1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl; and Ar
is an aromatic radical derived from benzene.
1 9. The method of claim 1 2, wherein E is selected from the group consisting
of somatostatin receptor binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin
receptor binding molecules, neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin
receptor binding molecules, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, and
steroid receptor binding molecules; L and X are independently selected from the
group consisting of -(R5)NOC-, and -(R5)NOCCH20-; DYE is derived from corrins; R1 to R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1 -
C1 0 alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, and C1 -C1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl; and Ar is an aromatic
radical derived from benzene.
20. The method of claim 1 2, wherein E is selected from the group consisting
of somatostatin receptor binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin
receptor binding molecules, neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin
receptor binding molecules, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, and
steroid receptor binding molecules; L and X are independently selected from the
group consisting of -(R5)NOC-, and -(R5)NOCCH2O-; DYE is derived from
phenothiazines; R to R5 are independently selected from the group consisting
of hydrogen, C1 -C1 0 alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, and C1 -C1 0 polyhydroxyalkyl; and Ar
is an aromatic radical derived from benzene.
21 . The method of claim 1 2, wherein E is selected from the group consisting
of somatostatin receptor binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin
receptor binding molecules, neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin
receptor binding molecules, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, and
steroid receptor binding molecules; L and X are independently selected from the
group consisting of -(R5)NOC-, and -(R5)NOCCH20-; DYE is derived from
hypocrellms; R1 to R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of
hydrogen, C1 -C1 0 alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, and C1 -C10 polyhydroxyalkyl; and Ar is
an aromatic radical derived from benzene.
22. The method of claim 12, wherein E is selected from the group consisting
of somatostatin receptor binding molecules, heat sensitive bacterioendotoxin
receptor binding molecules, neurotensin receptor binding molecules, bombesin
receptor binding molecules, cholecystekinin receptor binding molecules, and
steroid receptor binding molecules; L and X are independently selected from the
group consisting of -(R5)NOC-, and -(R5)NOCCH20-; DYE is derived from
fluoresceins; R1 to R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of
hydrogen, C1 -C10 alkyl, C5-C1 0 aryl, and C1 -C10 polyhydroxyalkyl; and Ar is
an aromatic radical derived from benzene.
23. The method of claim 12 wherein E is associated with a biomolecule selected from the group consisting of hormones, amino acids, peptides, peptidomimetics, proteins, nucleosides, nucleotides, nucleic acids, enzymes, carbohydrates, glycomimetics, lipids, albumins, monoclonal antibodies, polyclonai antibodies, receptors, inclusion compounds, receptor binding molecules, polyamiπoacids, polyols, polyamines, polyacids, oligonucleotides, aborols, dendrimers, and aptamers.
24. The method of claim 23 wherein the effective amount of the sulfenate photosensitizer administered to the target tissue is in a range of about 0.1 mg/kg body weight to about 500 mg/kg body weight.
25. The method of claim 24 wherein the effective amount of the sulfenate photosensitizer administered to the target tissue is in a range of about 0.5 mg/kg body weight to about 2 mg/kg body weight.
26. The method of claim 12 wherein the sulfenate photosensitizer is parenterally administered to the target tissue in a formulation including the sulfenate photosensitizer and materials selected from the group consisting of pharmaceutically acceptable buffers, emulsifiers, surfactants, and electrolytes.
27. The method of claim 26 wherein the formulation is parenterally administered to the target tissue in a concentration in a range of about 1 nM to about 0.5 M.
28. The method of claim 12 wherein the sulfenate photosensitizer is enterally administered to the target tissue in a formulation including the sulfenate photosensitizer and materials selected from the group consisting of buffers, surfactants, emulsifiers, and thixotropic agents.
29. The method of claim 12 wherein the sulfenate photosensitizer is topically administered to the target tissue in a formulation including the sulfenate photosensitizerand materials selected from the group consisting of liquid excipients and semisolid excipients.
30. The method of claim 12 wherein the sulfenate photosensitizer is administered a form selected from the group consisting of an aerosol spray, a cream, a gel, and a solution.
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