Porphyrin derivatives for photodynamic therapy
US7371742B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07H23/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to porphyrin compounds used to destroy or impair the functioning of a target biological material in photodynamic therapy, in particular against virus, tumoral cells, bacteria, tumorous tissues. The invention also relates to compositions containing such compounds and to a method in vitro to photosensitize detroy or impair the functioning of such target biological material.
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