Like a Bolt from the Blue: Phthalocyanines in Biomedical Optics

The purpose of this review is to compile preclinical and clinical results on phthalocyanines (Pcs) as photosensitizers (PS) for Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) and contrast agents for fluorescence imaging. Indeed, Pcs are excellent candidates in these fields due to their strong absorbance in the NIR regi...

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Main Authors: Norbert Lange, Tebello Nyokong, Hubert van den Bergh, Nawal Sekkat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-12-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/17/1/98/