A phthalocyanine--fluorescein conjugate

Authors: İLKER ÜN, YUNUS ZORLU, HANİFE İBİŞOĞLU, FABIENNE DUMOULIN, VEFA AHSEN

Abstract: A phthalocyanine--fluorescein conjugate was designed and prepared. Its photophysical properties (electronic absorption and fluorescence) were determined and compared with those of an analogous derivative functionalized by a simple triazole without chromophore. It is likely to be used as a theranostic agent in photodynamic therapy.

Keywords: Phthalocyanine, fluorescein, electronic absorption, fluorescence, theranostic agent, third-generation photosensitizer

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