Iodinated cyanine dyes: a new class of sensitisers for use in NIR activated photodynamic therapy (PDT)

Jordan Atchison, Sukanta Kamila, Heather Nesbitt, Kieran A. Logan, Dean M. Nicholas, Colin Fowley, James Davis, Bridgeen Callan, Anthony P. McHale, John F. Callan

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Abstract

A new class of iodinated cyanine dyes have been prepared for use in NIR excited photodynamic therapy (PDT) and demonstrated improved efficacy in two pancreatic cell lines as well as excellent tumour control in a murine model of the disease.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2009-2012
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume53
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes

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