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Liposome compositions of porphyrin photosensitizers

US6890555B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2000
Grant dateMay 10, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/40
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Liposomal pharmaceutical formulations incorporating porphyrin photosensitizers useful for photodynamic therapy or diagnosis of malignant cells. The liposomal formulations comprise a porphyrin photosensitizer, particularly the hydro-mono benzoporphyrine (BPD) having light absorption maxima in the range of 670-780 nanometers, a disaccharide or polysaccharide and one or more phospholipids.

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