Phthalocyanines as Photosensitizers in the Photodynamic Therapy of Cancer

1999310 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Eugeny A. Lukyanets · Scientific Research Institute of Organic Intermediates and Dyes

Abstract

The application of phthalocyanine derivatives in medicine as photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy of cancer diseases is reviewed. The emphasis is on the work of Russian authors, which is less covered in the scientific literature.

Topics & Keywords

Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines

Volume 03, Issue 06, pp. 424-432

DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1099-1409(199908/10)3:6/7<424::aid-jpp151>3.0.co;2-k

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