The invention relates to a preparation method of a heavy-atom-free
photosensitizer based on a
BODIPY dye, the
photosensitizer comprises a
thiocarbamate light cage, not only can generate
singlet oxygen (1O2) under
red light irradiation, but also can release
carbonyl sulfide (COS), and generates
hydrogen sulfide (H2S) under physiological conditions through
carbonic anhydrase catalysis. By reasonably adjusting the molecular structure, the
singlet oxygen quantum yield and
hydrogen sulfide release efficiency of the
photosensitizer are remarkably improved. The method is the first case which is reported at present and can simultaneously activate and release the organic optical functional micromolecules of H2S and 1O2 through a
single beam of
red light. The strategy effectively solves the problem of dependence on
oxygen in type II
photodynamic therapy (PDT), and further effectively improves the effect of PDT hypoxic tumors. In in-vitro and in-vivo experiments,
hydrogen sulfide gas and photodynamic synergic treatment trigger
pyroptosis of cells, promote maturation of dendritic cells and stimulate antitumor immune response. Therefore, the invention provides a synergistic
treatment strategy combining gas, photodynamic and
immunotherapy, and has a remarkable effect in the aspect of
hypoxic tumor treatment. The photosensitizer material disclosed by the invention is simple to prepare and low in cost, has a wide application prospect, and particularly provides a solution with huge potential for
cancer treatment in the field of
biomedicine.