An ethylene-glycol decorated ruthenium(ii) complex for two-photon photodynamic therapy

Chem Commun (Camb). 2009 Aug 14:(30):4590-2. doi: 10.1039/b907143a. Epub 2009 Jun 17.

Abstract

A novel water-soluble Ru(ii) complex has been prepared, which represents a promising new class of selective two-photon sensitizers for use in photodynamic therapy within a confined space.

MeSH terms

  • Ethylene Glycol / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Photochemotherapy
  • Photons
  • Photosensitizing Agents / chemistry*
  • Ruthenium / chemistry*
  • Solubility
  • Water

Substances

  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Photosensitizing Agents
  • Water
  • Ruthenium
  • Ethylene Glycol