Synlett 1993; 1993(5): 351-352
DOI: 10.1055/s-1993-22452
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Synthesis of Novel Water Soluble Phthalocyanines for Use in the Photosensitized Inactivation of Cancer Cells and Viruses

Ross W. Boyle* , Johan E. van Lier
  • *MRC Group in the Radiation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke (Quebec), Canada J1H 5N4
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Publication Date:
19 March 2002 (online)

Syntheses of two novel classes of water soluble phthalocyanines substituted with propionic acid or O-ethyl, methyl-phosphonic acid groups are described. These compounds have applications in the field of photodynamic inactivation of cancer cells and viruses.

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