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Hematoporphyrin Derivative

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Definition: A complex mixture of monomeric and aggregated porphyrins used in the photodynamic therapy of tumors (HEMATOPORPHYRIN PHOTORADIATION). A purified component of this mixture is known as DIHEMATOPORPHYRIN ETHER.  DF: note short X ref   
Pharmacological Action Antineoplastic Agents; Photosensitizing Agents
See Also Hematoporphyrin Photoradiation
Examples Dihematoporphyrin Ether 		Other names Hematoporphyrin D; YHPD, Hematoporphyrin; WR-246310; Photofrin I; Hematoporphyrin YHPD
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
technetium Tc 99m hematoporphyrin derivative  0   *Organotechnetium Compounds *Hematoporphyrin Derivative. Int J Nucl Med Biol 1983;10(4):211

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