PHOTOTOXIC COMPOUNDS

摘要

The invention discloses various phototoxic compounds which include a photosensitizer conjugated to a peptide or peptoid. Additionally, the invention discloses a method of making and using the various phototoxic compound. Furthermore, the invention discloses using such phototoxic compound for DNA cleavage and for causing cytotoxic effect in a biological system. Additionally, the present invention features using the phototoxic compound for treating diseases in a subject.