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talaporfin sodium

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.
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Foreign brand name:Laserphyrin
Abbreviation:NPe6
Code name:LS11
ME2906
Chemical structure:mono-L-aspartyl chlorin e6
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