Improved photodynamic efficacy of Zn(II) phthalocyanines via glycerol substitution.

Phthalocyanines are excellent photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy as they have strong absorbance in the near infra-red region which is most relevant for in vivo activation in deeper tissular regions. However, most phthalocyanines present two major challenges, ie, a strong tendency to aggregate...

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Main Authors: Yunni Chin, Siang Hui Lim, Yunus Zorlu, Vefa Ahsen, Lik Voon Kiew, Lip Yong Chung, Fabienne Dumoulin, Hong Boon Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4026539?pdf=render