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What is ruthenium-based photosensitizer TLD1411?

Pronunciation: /ruthenium* beɪst photosensitizer* tld* wən ˈθaʊzənd, fɔr ˈhənərd ənd ˈilɛvən/

ruthenium-based photosensitizer TLD1411

Definition

A ruthenium-based photosensitizer (PS), that can potentially be used for photodynamic therapy (PDT). Upon intratumoral administration, the ruthenium-based PS TLD1411 targets mitochondria in tumor cells. Upon PDT, TLD1411 produces singlet molecular oxygen (O2), and induces a reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated tumor cell apoptosis.