Visible light initiated release of calcium ions through photochemical electron transfer reactions?

Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences Pub Date: 2017-04-27 DOI: 10.1039/C6PP00469E

Abstract

Photolysis of anthraquinone or flavin photosensitizers in the presence of calcium EDTA complexes results in decomposition of the EDTA complex, releasing free Ca2+. In the case of the flavin sensitizers, it is shown that millimolar concentrations of Ca2+ can be released using visible light (>440 nm) and with quantum yields as high as 0.31. The utility of this system is further demonstrated by in situ photogelation of an alginate solution.

Graphical abstract: Visible light initiated release of calcium ions through photochemical electron transfer reactions
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