Metallotetrapyrrolic photosensitizing agents for use in photodynamic therapy
US6827926B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P41/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Metallotetrapyrrolic compounds having photherapeutic properties useful in photodetection and phototherapy of target issues, particularly porphyrins and azaporphyrins that including gallium in the central pyrrolic core. Also disclosed are methods of using metallotetrapyrrolic compounds for the treatment or detection of cardiovascular disease.
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