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TECHNICAL FIELD
The invention is in the field of photodynamic therapy, specifically related to ocular conditions. More particularly, the invention concerns the use of green porphyrins in photodynamic therapeutic treatment of conditions characterized by unwanted neovasculature in the eye.
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TECHNICAL FIELD
The invention is in the field of photodynamic therapy, specifically related to ocular conditions. More particularly, the invention concerns the use of green porphyrins in photodynamic therapeutic treatment of conditions characterized by unwanted neovasculature in the eye.
BACKGROUND
TECHNICAL FIELD
The invention is in the field of photodynamic therapy, specifically related to ocular conditions. More particularly, the invention concerns the use of green porphyrins in photodynamic therapeutic treatment of conditions characterized by unwanted neovasculature in the eye.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to photosensitizers and in particular to novel conjugates of porphyrin, chlorophyll and bacteriochlorophyll derivatives with peptides containing the RGD motif or with RGD peptidomimetics, to their preparation and their use in methods of in-vivo
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue that lines the inside wall of the back of the eye. When light enters the eye, it is focused by the cornea and the lens onto the retina. The retina then transforms the light images into electrical impulses that are sent
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
As described in above priority patent application Ser. No. 10/390,438, an effective tetrapyrollic photosensitizer, e.g. HPPH (a chlorophyll-a derivative) was conjugated with Gd(III)-aminophenyl-DTPA, an imaging agent. In vivo reflection spectroscopy confirmed that tumor
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention generally relates to methods of photodynamic therapy and compositions for treating ocular conditions. More particularly, this invention relates to the use of photodynamic therapy used in conjunction with one or more additional therapies, more particularly
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States, accounting for 20% of all deaths. Until now, medicine has tried to overwhelm the cancer cell with brute force, slicing it out with surgery, zapping it with radiation, or poisoning it with chemotherapy.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States, accounting for 20% of all deaths. Until now, medicine has tried to overwhelm the cancer cell with brute force, slicing it out with surgery, zapping it with radiation, or poisoning it with chemotherapy.
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to porphyrin metal complexes which are used as artificial oxygen carriers and the like.
BACKGROUND ART
An iron (II) porphyrin complex contained in hemoglobin or myoglobin reversibly adsorbs and desorbs oxygen molecules. Many studies for producing