Numerous tetrapyrrole compounds such as porphyrins and phthalocyanines photosensitize production of singlet oxygen whose oxidative effects are the basis for photodynamic therapy (PDT) of tumors.
Numerous tetrapyrrole compounds such as porphyrins and phthalocyanines photosensitize production of singlet oxygen whose oxidative effects are the basis for photodynamic therapy (PDT) of tumors. (en)