TABLE 2.
Fluorescence parameters of HA-pHLIPs in state I (HA-pHLIP in solution at pH8), state II (HA-pHLIP with POPC liposomes in solution at pH8) and state III (Ha-pHLIP with POPC liposomes in solution at pH3), and the mid-points (pK) and cooperativities (n) of state II to state III transitions are shown.
| HA-pHLIP agent | λmax in state I, II and II, nm | State II to state III transition |
|---|---|---|
| HA-pHLIP1 | 352, 350, 339 | pK = 5.5, n = 2.6 |
| HA-Peg12-pHLIP2 | 352, 350, 340 | pK = 5.1, n = 1.8 |
| HA-Peg12-pHLIP4, v1 | 347, 343, 337 | pK = 6.4, n = 1.7 |
| HA-Peg12-pHLIP4, v2 | 348, 343, 337 | pK = 6.8, n = 2.2 |
| 2(HA-Peg12)-pHLIP3 | 351, 351, 337 | pK = 4.8, n = 1.9 |
| 2(3xHA-Peg12)-pHLIP3 | ||
| 2(HA-Peg12)-pHLIP4 | 347, 344, 337 | pK = 5.8, n = 1.3 |
| 2(HA-Peg12)-pHLIP5 | 347, 346, 340 | pK = 6.2, n = 0.9 |
| 2(HA-Peg24)-pHLIP3 | 351, 350, 337 | pK = 4.6, n = 0.9 |
| 2(HA-Peg24)-pHLIP4 | 347, 347, 336 | pK = 5.8, n = 0.7 |