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Amine-containing porphyrin derivatives

US5156840A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 1989
Grant dateOct 20, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2121/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to amine-containing porphyrin derivatives. Theporphyrins can be used as photosensitizers which are useful as therapeutic agents. Also described are methods for preparing conjugates in which a porphyrin derivative is covalently attached to an antibody or antibody fragment. In vivo therapeutic methods utilizing the conjugates are also desired.

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