Perylenequinone derivatives and uses thereof
US8758725B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C2603/54
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to compounds which are perylenequinone derivatives, their stereoisomers and atropisomers. These compounds can be particularly useful as photosensitizers or sononsensitizers in photodynamic or sonodynamic therapy. The invention also relates to various methods for using these compounds in photodynamic and/or sonodynamic therapy. The compounds also are useful as therapeutic agents for treating various hyperproliferative disorders.
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