Phthalocyanine photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy

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PATENT NO 5166197
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07554290

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The present invention relates to a series of novel phthalocyanine compositions (or compounds) suitable for use as photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy. Specifically, the invention relates to a series of new aluminum (Al) and/or silicon (Si) phthalocyanines having substituted amine or quaternary ammonium axial ligands attached to the central metal, and the use of these new phthalocyanine compositions for the treatment of cancer through photosensitization. Moreover, the present invention is directed to the methods of preparing these compositions for use in photodynamic therapy.

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UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF CLEVELAND11100 EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND OH 44106

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Kenney, Malcolm E 1203 Hereford Rd., Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 20 235
Oleinick, Nancy L 3727 Meadowbrook Blvd., University Hts., OH 44118 5 70
Rihter, Boris D 2130 Murray Hill Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106 2 43

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