Effects of the counter-ion on the photodynamic potential of a novel tetrapentyl-phenothiazinium salt

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising alternative to conventional therapies for the treatment of tumours and other non-malignant lesions. This technique combines a photosensitive drug (photosensitiser) with light and oxygen to elicit a cytotoxic effect via the generation of reactive oxygen speci...

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Main Author: Woods, Robert Matthew
Published: University of Leeds 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.599559