Temoporfin (Foscan®, 5,10,15,20-tetra(m-hydroxyphenyl)chlorin)--a second-generation photosensitizer.

Abstract	This review traces the development and study of the second-generation photosensitizer 5,10,15,20-tetra(m-hydroxyphenyl)chlorin through to its acceptance and clinical use in modern photodynamic (cancer) therapy. The literature has been covered up to early 2011.
Authors	Mathias O Senge, Johan C Brandt
Journal	Photochemistry and photobiology (Photochem Photobiol) 2011 Nov-Dec Vol. 87 Issue 6 Pg. 1240-96 ISSN: 1751-1097 [Electronic] United States
PMID	21848905 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)
Copyright	© 2011 The Authors. Photochemistry and Photobiology © 2011 The American Society of Photobiology.
Chemical References	Mesoporphyrins Photosensitizing Agents temoporfin
Topics	Animals Humans Mesoporphyrins (pharmacology, therapeutic use) Photochemotherapy Photosensitizing Agents (pharmacology, therapeutic use)

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