Simbolo della SIF

Società Italiana di FotoBiologia

Sezione Nazionale della International Union for Photobiology



PHOTOBIOLOGY 2004

Joint Meeting of the French and the Italian Societies for Photobiology


Pisa, Italy, 10 - 11 September 2004




Preliminary Programme



               Friday 10 September

08.30-09.10       Registration and welcome

09.10-10.20

09.10


09.45
      Symposium – Molecular targets and cellular responses in photobiological processes

F. Dall'Acqua (Padova)
Sub-cellular and molecular targets in photobiology

E. Sage (Paris)
Cellular response to solar UV-induced DNA damage

10.20-10.45       Coffee break

10.45-12.45       Oral Presentations

M. Dardalhon, W. Lin, D. Bouillon, A. Nicolas, D. Averbeck (Orsay, Paris)
New insights into the photobiological effects of 8-methoxypsoralen (8-MOP) and UVA in eukaryotic cells using DNA microarray technology

T. Douki, S. Courdavault, E. Sage, C. Baudouin, M. Charveron, A. Favier, J. Cadet (Grenoble, Orsay, Toulouse)
Distribution of UVB- and UVA-induced DNA damage in human and rodent cultured cells

S. Marguet, D. Markovitsi (Gif-sur-Yvette)
Triplet states and ionization of DNA oligomers

L. Bijeire, E. Gicquel, J.P. Souchard, P. Vicendo (Toulouse, Bruxelles)
Oxidative and reductive quenching of Trisbipyrazyl ruthenium complex by the Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase

P. Taroni, A. Pifferi, L. Spinelli, A. Torricelli, R. Cubeddu, V. Quaresima, M.Ferrari (Milano, L’Aquila)
Muscle oximetry and functional brain mapping by time-resolved near infrared spectroscopy

F. Musumeci, A. Scordino, G. Privitera, S. Tudisco, H.J. Niggli, A. Applegate (Catania, Treyvaux, Lausanne)
LASER-ultraviolet-A induced ultraweak photon emission in mammalian cells

A.C. Croce, R. Bertone, I. Freitas, U. Bareato, D. Neri, A. Ferrigno, M. Vairetti, G. Bottiroli (Pavia, Padova)
Autofluorescence spectroscopy of liver metabolic conditions during experimental transplantation phases

V. Basile, L. Fabbri, M. Nucera, S. Boncinelli, C. Adembri, M. Monici, F. Fusi, R. Pratesi (Firenze)
Multispectral imaging autofluorescence microscopy of leucocytes from septic patients

12.45-13.40       Lunch break

13.40-14.40       Poster session

14.40-15.50

14.40


15.15
      Symposium – Photodermatology

C. Bedane (Limoges)
External photoprotection: application to the prevention of photodermatosis and UV induced skin cancers

G. Leone (Roma)
Progress in harmonization of methods to test the efficacy of sunscreens: The International SPF Test Method 2003

15.50-16.15       Coffee break

16.15-18.00       Oral Presentations

M.J. Haure, C. Baudouin, C. Vaissière, M.F. Aries, E. Questel, M. Charveron, A.M. Schmitt (Toulouse)
Photoaging prevention by oral supplementation: pharmaco-clinical studies

D. Moyal (Clichy)
International proposal for UVA protection method and its labeling

S. Seité (Clichy)
Biological effects of suberythemal UVA – Implication in skin aging

F. Drago, D. Dal sacco, M. Guarrera (Genova)
Viruses and UV radiations

L. Daya-Grosjean, S. Couvé-Privat, A. Sarasin (Villejuif)
The sonic hedgehog signalling pathway in skin cancers from DNA repair deficient xeroderma pigmentosum patients

A. Tarozzi, A. Marchesi, F. Morroni, G. Cantelli-Forti, P. Hrelia (Bologna)
The need for photosafety testing of drugs

G. Romano, D. Normanno, F.S. Pavone (Firenze)
DIC microscopy used to study DNA-protein interactions

20.00       Congress dinner


               Saturday 11 September

08.50-10.00

08.50


09.25
      Symposium – Environmental Photobiology

P. Sebban (Gif-sur-Yvette)
Using photons and neutrons to probe the structure/function/dynamics of membrane proteins

C. Bowler (Paris and Napoli)
Photoperception in the marine environment: Molecular insights from diatoms

10.00-10.25       Coffee break

10.25-12.40       Oral Presentations

L. Santella (Napoli)
The spatio-temporal changes of the InsP3-induced Ca2+ release during starfish oocyte maturation

A. Ricci, R. Marangoni, D. Gioffrè, E. Balestreri, R. Felicioli, G. Colombetti (Pisa)
A proteomic approach to the investigation of the effects of UV-B irradiation on Fabrea salina

P. Plaza, M. Mahet, M.M. Martin, G. Checcucci, F. Lenci (Paris, Pisa)
Ultrafast spectroscopy of the photoreceptor for the photophobic response of Blepharisma japonicum

M. Magaraggia, G. Miotto; G. Tognon, S. Gobbo; G. Jori; A. Visonà, A. Pagnan (Padova)
Photosensitizing action of Zn(II)-phthalocyanine on smooth muscle cells: fluorescence and transmission electron microscopy studies

C. Volanti, G. Gloire, N. Jacobs, Y. Habraken, J. Piette (Liège)
Modulation of adhesion molecules expression in endothelial cells treated by photodynamic therapy

M. Byrdin, J. Pan, M.H. Vos, A.P.M. Eker, K. Brettel (Gif-sur-Yvette, Palaiseau, Rotterdam)
Intraprotein electron transfer and proton dynamics during photoactivation of DNA photolyase from E. coli

H.-P. Lassalle, J. Moan, F. Guillemin, L. Bezdetnaya-Bolotine (Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, Oslo)
Photobiological properties of 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(m-hydroxyphenyl)chlorin (m-THPBC) and 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(m-hydroxyphenyl)bacteriochlorin (m-THPBC) in cells

S. Marchal, A. Fadloun, E. Maugain, F. Guillemin, L. Bezdetnaya-Bolotine (Vandœuvre-les-Nancy)
Apoptosis induced by mTHPC photosensitization in monolayer culture or spheroids

L. Borsetto, R. Zanoni, E. Reddi (Padova)
The new porphyrin derivative XF-73 is an efficient antibacterial PDT agent

12.40-13.30       Lunch break

13.30-14.10       Poster session

14.10-15.20

14.10


14.45
      Symposium – Photomedicine

J. Blais (Paris)
New prospects in PDT

G. Jori (Padova)
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy: mechanistic aspects and potential phototherapeutic applications

15.20-15.45       Coffee break

15.45-17.30       Oral Presentations

M. D’Hallewin, L. Bezdetnaya, F Guillemin (Nancy)
Hypericin: a novel diagnostic tool for bladder cancer detection

E. Maugain, T.H. Foster, F. Guillemin, L. Bolotine (Vandœuvre-les-Nancy)
Photosensitizing properties of Foscan® in vitro et in vivo

S. Thibaut, L. Bourré, D. Olivier, A. Bendarraz, Y. Lajat, T. Patrice (Nantes)
Interest of chlorins for brain tumors : in vitro and in vivo studies

M.Camerin, S.Rello, A.Villanueva, M.A.J. Rodgers, G.Jori (Padova, Madrid, Bowling Green)
Structure – activity relationships of a series of metallo-naphthalocyanines in the photothermal therapy of tumours

B. Maunit, N. Lourette, L Bezdetnaya, F. Guillemin, J.-F. Muller (Nancy)
Development of a method to analyze monolayer cells by MALDI-TOFMS - Applications for Photodynamic therapy

A. Chiaviello, A. Tamburrino, G. Canti, E. Reddi, E. Crescenzi, G. Palumbo (Napoli, Milano, Padova)
Combined effects of Photodynamic therapy and chemotherapy in human lung tumor cells: Photofrin and cis-Platin or Gemcitabine

G. Bourg-Heckly, J. Etienne, J. Blais, O. Bourdon, J.-J. Padilla, F. Guillemin, P. Raimbert, N. Dorme, J.-F. Fléjou (Paris, Vandœuvre-les-Nancy)
Autofluorescence diagnosis and photodynamic therapy of early oesophageal cancer

17.30       End of Congress






               Posters

Poster dimensions are: 70 cm width x 100 cm length.

1) L. Bijeire, E. Gicquel, J.P. Souchard, P. Vicendo (Toulouse, Bruxelles)
Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase-Polyazaaromatic ruthenium complex-DNA electron transfer. Influence of the redox potential
2) B. Canguilhem, C. Boby, C. Baudouin, A. Pradines, M. Charveron, G. Favre (Toulouse)
Upregulation of RhoB by UVB irradiations in human keratinocytes: a role in the apoptotic response
3) S. Courdavault, C. Baudouin, M. Charveron, A. Favier, J. Cadet, T. Douki (Grenoble, Toulouse)
DNA repair and biological responses in UVB-irradiated cultured human skin cells
4) N. El-Akra, J.P. Souchard, P. Vicendo (Toulouse)
“Hot spots” associated with the photoinduced binding of ruthenium trisbipyrazine to C-RAS DNA and inhibition of the replicative T4 polymerase
5) M. Casarotto, A.C. Croce, M.B. Pisu, M.G. Bottone, S. Barni, G. Bottiroli, G. Bernocchi (Pavia)
Autofluorescence analysis of changes of cerebellar cortex during normal and altered development
6) S. El Khatib, M.A. D’Hallewin, A. Leroux, L. Bezdetnaya, F. Guillemin (Nancy, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy)
Feasibility of fiberoptic confocal microscopy in the diagnosis of orthotopic rat bladder cancer model
7) F. Rossi, R. Pini, L. Menabuoni, R. Mencucci, S. Ambrosini, G. Vannelli, U. Meschini (Firenze, Prato)
Diode laser welding of the cornea: an experimental study
8) S. Villette, S. Pigaglio-Deshayes, P. Validire, C. Vever-Bizet, G. Bourg-Heckly (Paris)
Autofluorescence spectroscopy of normal and malignant esophageal epithelium cells
9) F. Bettio, C. Marzano, F. Veronese, A. Guiotto, F. Bordin (Padova)
4-Hydroxymethyl-4’,8 –Dimethylpsoralen, a new furocoumarin for PEG-conjugation studies
10) R. Bevilacqua, F. Baccichetti (Padova)
Further studies on the combined action of a furoquinolinone (FQ) with UVA 365 nm or NB-UVB 311 nm
11) S. Caffieri, G. Miolo, D. Dalzoppo (Padova)
Fluphenazine phototoxicity: a mechanism involving the trifluoromethyl group
12) G. Miolo, S. Caffieri, F. Gallocchio, F. Bettio, C. Marzano (Padova)
Study of the interactions with UV light of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, the selective inhibitors of the cyclooxygenase-2: Photostability and photosensitizing properties in vitro
13) A. Marchesi, A. Tarozzi, F. Morroni, G. Cantelli Forti, P. Hrelia (Bologna)
Photoprotective effects of cyanidin-3-o-ß-glucopyranoside against UVA-induced oxidative damage in human keratinocytes
14) L. Tirand, C. Frochot, R. Vanderesse, M.L. Viriot, F. Guillemin, M. Barberi-Heyob (Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, Nancy)
Chlorin conjugated to a VEGF receptor-specific peptide increases uptake by endothelial cells
15) C. Vever-Bizet, J. Dairou, D. Brault (Paris)
Interaction of sulfonated anionic porphyrins with HIV glycoprotein GP120 and associated photodamages
16) L. Fulgentini, R. Marangoni, A. La Terza (Pisa, Camerino)
Response to UV-B irradiation in Euplotes focardii investigated with expression analysis of hsp70 and rad51 genes
17) A.M. Frassanito, L. Barsanti, V. Evangelista, P. Gualtieri (Pisa)
Partial sequence of a gene of a rhodopsin-like protein in Euglena gracilis
18) A. Segalla, E. Bergantino, E. Teardo, A. Brunetta, F. Rigoni, I. Szabò, G.M. Giacometti (Padova)
Structural changes of PsbS, a small subunit of photosystem II during photoprotection
19) E. Procaccini, A. Napolitano, E. Prizio, G. Monfrecola (Napoli)
Eumelanins and pheomelanins as an index of photosensitivity
20) E.M. Procaccini, G. Fabbrocini, D. Assalve, P. Calzavara Pinton, I. Caputi, M.L. Flori, M. Guarrera, P. Iacovelli, P. Pigatto, D. Schena, G. Monfrecola [Gruppo Italiano di Fotodermatologia (GIFDE) della Società Italiana di Dermatologia e Malattie Sessualmente Trasmesse (SIDeMaST)] (Napoli, Perugia, Brescia, Siena, Genova, Roma, Milano, Verona)
Epidemiologic data about PLE in Italy
21) C. Bastianon, M. Mognato, G. Canti, G. Palumbo, L. Celotti, E. Reddi (Padova, Milano, Napoli)
Cytotoxic effects induced by the combination of chemotherapy and PDT in tumour cells in vitro
22) A. Bautista-Sanchez, M.C. Desroches, D. Auchere, R. Farinotti, Ph. Maillard, D.S. Grierson, A. Kasselouri, P. Prognon (Châtenay-Malabry, Paris, Orsay)
First biodistribution study of a triglucoconjugated derivative of meso-tetraaryl-porphyrin
23) M.C. Desroches, A. Bautista-Sanchez, C. Lamotte, B. Labeque, D. Auchere, Ph,. Maillard, D. S. Grierson, P. Prognon, A. Kasselouri, R. Farinotti (Châtenay-Malabry, Paris, Orsay)
Pharmacokinetics of a triglucoconjugated derivative of meso-tetraaryl-porphyrin: a single dose study in the rat
24) B. Di stasio, C. Frochot, R.-M. Ion, A. M. Brouwer, M. Barberi-Heyob, M.-L. Viriot (Nancy, Bucharest, Amsterdam, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy)
Singlet oxygen production and triplet state measurements of new metallo-porphyrins
25) S. Ferro, G. Jori, O. Coppellotti (Padova)
Photosentitization of Acanthamoeba palestinensis trophozoites and cysts
26) E. Friso, G. Roncucci, D. Dei, M. Soncin, C. Fabris, G. Miotto, P. Colautti, J. Esposito, G. Jori (Padova, Legnaro, Firenze)
Application of BNCT and PDT in tumour therapy using a boron phthalocyanine as a photo- and radio-therapeutic agent
27) I. Laville, P. Leuraud, J. Blais, Ph. Maillard, F. Doz, M-F. Poupon (Paris, Orsay)
Photodynamic therapy: a possible alternative in the treatment of retinoblastoma
28) M. Lo Presti, E.M. Procaccini, A.M. Riccardo, A. Baldo, V. Battimiello, G. Monfrecola (Napoli)
Photodynamic therapy : our experience from 2001 to 2003
29) A. Tamburrino, A. Chiaviello, G.F. Canti, E.Reddi, G. Palumbo, E. Crescenzi (Napoli, Milano, Padova)
Photofrin mediated photodynamyc therapy in lung carcinoma cells: molecular effect on Bcl-2 antiapoptotic protein