LONG-WAVELENGTH WATER SOLUBLE CHLORIN PHOTOSENSITIZERS USEFUL FOR PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS OF TUMORS

摘要

Novel photosensitizers useful for photodynamic therapy and diagnosis of tumors. Photosensitizers are derived from chlorophyll-a of photosynthetic plants and algae, possess long wavelength absorption between 600 and 800 nm, are stable, and water soluble. A process of preparation of these compounds and method of use for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.