In:
International Journal of Modern Physics: Conference Series, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Ltd, Vol. 15 ( 2012-01), p. 157-160
Abstract:
Collagen is the major component of the extracellular matrix in skin, tendon, cartilage, cornea, bone, etc., and as a main structural protein is the key determinant of mechanical and functional properties of tissues and organs. Proper balance between synthesis and degradation of collagen fibers is critical for maintaining normal physiologic function; therefore, the modification of collagen fibers in a controlled manner is of high importance for biomedicine. In this work, using second harmonic generation (SHG) and two-photon excited auto-fluorescence (TPEF) microscopy, we revealed that hypericin, a natural pigment extracted from plant, induced structural modification of collagen based tissues. Dynamics of the process was monitored by time-lapse multiphoton imaging. It was demonstrated that hypericin–mediated process was considerably irreversible and has a potential to be used for destroying of abnormal tissues and treatment of some diseases.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2010-1945
,
2010-1945
DOI:
10.1142/S201019451200709X
Language:
English
Publisher:
World Scientific Pub Co Pte Ltd
Publication Date:
2012
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2704621-7
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