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Abstract
5,10,15,20-Tetrakis(3-hydroxyphenyl)chlorin (mTHPC, Temoporfin) is a widely investigated second generation photosensitizer. Its initial use in solution form (Foscan®) is now complemented by nanoformulations (Fospeg®, Foslip®) and new chemical derivatives related to the basic hydroxyphenylporphyrin framework. Advances in formulation, chemical modifications and targeting strategies open the way for third generation photosensitizers and give an illustrative example for the developmental process of new photoactive drugs.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 22594988 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2011.10.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther ISSN: 1572-1000 Impact factor: 3.631