title: [Phthalocyanines as photosensitizers in the photodynamic method of the treatment of neoplasms].
abstract: Photodynamic therapy of tumors with phthalocyanines (PC) as photosensitizers is described. PC may be good alternatives to hematoporphyrin derivatives. The photochemistry and photophysics of the phthalocyanines is reviewed. Emphasis is placed on the effects of PC structure and aggregation state on photosensitized processes in vivo and in vitro.
authors.affiliation: Instytut Elektroniki Kwantowej Wojskowej Akademii Technicznej w Warszawie.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kwaśny
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006414:Hematoporphyrin Photoradiation / Q000379:methods; D006415:Hematoporphyrins / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007211:Indoles / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D054833:Isoindoles; D051379:Mice; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000379:methods*; D011838:Radiation-Sensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012513:Sarcoma, Experimental / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D006415:Hematoporphyrins; D007211:Indoles; D054833:Isoindoles; D011838:Radiation-Sensitizing Agents; C013647:phthalocyanine
vernacular_title: Ftalocyjaniny jako fotosensybilizatory w fotodynamicznej metodzie terapii nowotworów.