photosensitizing agent
CHEBI:CHEBI_47868
Definition
A chemical compound that can be excited by light of a specific wavelength and subsequently transfer energy to a chosen reactant. This is commonly molecular oxygen within a cancer tissue, which is converted to (highly rective) singlet state oxygen. This rapidly reacts with any nearby biomolecules, ultimately killing the cancer cells.
Alternative Names
- photosensitising agent
Drug Classification
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CHEBI:23888
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Additional Identifiers
- core#notation
- CHEBI:47868
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