Taporfin Sodium
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Taporfin Sodium Definition
An agent consisting of chlorin e6, derived from chlorophyll, and L-aspartic acid with photosensitizing activity. After intratumoral activation by light emitting diodes, taporfin sodium forms an extended high energy conformational state that generates singlet oxygen, resulting in free radical-mediated cell death. (NCI04)
Taporfin Sodium Synonyms
Talaporfin Sodium, LS11, Laserphyrin, ME2906, Mono-L-aspartyl Chlorin e6, NPe6, Taporfin Sodium
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