@inproceedings{99ed36dd6cbc4894a2ef867ffdebd468,
title = "Syntheses of porphyrin and chlorin dimers for photodynamic therapy (Invited Paper)",
abstract = "Efficient methods for the syntheses of porphyrin and chlorin dimers joined with variable length carbon units, either at meso positions or at β-pyrrolic positions, are described. The in vivo testing results for some of the dimers are also discussed. The main objective of this work is to understand the structure/activity relationships among carbon-carbon linked dimers of porphyrins and chlorins. It is anticipated that this study will assist the authors in designing photosensitizers with required chemical and photochemical properties.",
author = "Pandey, \{Ravindra K.\} and Vicente, \{M. G.\} and Shiau, \{Fuu Yau\} and Dougherty, \{Thomas J.\} and Smith, \{Kevin M.\}",
year = "1991",
language = "English",
isbn = "0819405167",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "Publ by Int Soc for Optical Engineering",
pages = "356--361",
booktitle = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
note = "Optical Methods for Tumor Treatment and Early Diagnosis: Mechanisms and Techniques ; Conference date: 23-01-1991 Through 25-01-1991",
}