Synthesis of novel asymmetrically substituted phthalocyanines

Phthalocyanines are among the more promising second generation photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy. Our research group has consistently shown that the more amphiphilic of these compounds display improved biological properties as photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy. However, synthetic app...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sharman, Wesley Milton
Other Authors: Van Lier, J.E.
Language:English
Published: Université de Sherbrooke 2005
Online Access:http://savoirs.usherbrooke.ca/handle/11143/4220