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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-12-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/17/1/98/ |