| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1389558 | Carbohydrate Research | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The synthesis and structural characterization of two glycophthalocyanines with four or eight unprotected d-galactose units is reported. The sugar units are linked to the macrocycle via the hydroxyl group located at C-6. The water solubility promoted by the carbohydrate moieties provides a potential application of these phthalocyanine derivatives as photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy.
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Authors
Ana R.M. Soares, João P.C. Tomé, Maria G.P.M.S. Neves, Augusto C. Tomé, José A.S. Cavaleiro, Tomás Torres,