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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 23, 2007
Filed:
Jun. 27, 2003
Ravindra K. Pandey, Williamsville, NY (US);
William R. Potter, Grand Island, NY (US);
Thomas J. Dougherty, Grand Island, NY (US);
Ravindra K. Pandey, Williamsville, NY (US);
William R. Potter, Grand Island, NY (US);
Thomas J. Dougherty, Grand Island, NY (US);
Health Research, Inc., Buffalo, NY (US);
Abstract
Provided herein are compounds for detection, diagnosis and treatment of target tissues or target compositions, including hyperproliferative tissues such as tumors, using photodynamic methods. In particular, photosensitizer compounds that collect in hyperproliferative tissue are provided. In another embodiment, compounds that absorb light at a wavelength of from about 700 to about 850 nm are provided. In a further embodiment, compounds that are detectable by magnetic resonance imaging are provided.