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This study investigates the photoprotective properties of meso-substituted manganese(III) porphyrin complexes against reactive oxygen species.

August 9, 2026PhotochemOpen Access

Photoprotective Function of Meso-Substituted Manganese(III) Porphyrin Complexes via Reactive Oxygen Species Scavenging

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KHKazutaka HirakawaShizuoka University KMKaito MuramatsuJuntendo University AMAtsuya MomotakeUniversity of Tsukuba

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Randomized trial examines photoprotective properties of manganese(III) porphyrin complexes, suggesting limited efficacy against biomolecule oxidation.

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This study investigates the photoprotective properties of meso-substituted manganese(III) porphyrin complexes against reactive oxygen species.
Synthesized three types of meso-substituted manganese(III) porphyrin complexes.
Measured fluorescence quantum yields, redox potentials, and photooxidative ability using electrochemical techniques.
Assessed catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide and inhibition of photo-irradiated self-oxidation.
Complexes showed low fluorescence quantum yields, indicating rapid deactivation of excited states.
Redox potential measurements revealed a strong photooxidative ability from a thermodynamic perspective.
Limited photooxidation activity was observed, with these porphyrins demonstrating protective effects against phototoxic reactions.

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Hirakawa et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a782d5f2e1896536c840630 https://doi.org/10.3390/photochem6030027

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Randomized trial examines photoprotective properties of manganese(III) porphyrin complexes, suggesting limited efficacy against biomolecule oxidation.