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Aliphatic amino-substituted demethoxylated hypocrellins and their synthesis

US7157477B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2001
Grant dateJan 2, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2603/54
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention involves a methods and compositions for use in photodynamic therapy. Novel perylenequinone derivatives, conjugates comprising perylenequinone derivatives and a binding agent, and methods of treatment using these compositions are disclosed. The present invention relates to the field of photosensitizers possessing photodynamic activities. They possess high photodynamic activities and low dark toxicities, which makes them as more potent photodynamic agents than HPD against cancer and AIDS virus.

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