Talaporfin sodium

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Talaporfin Sodium

Talaporfin sodium (pronunciation: ta-la-por-fin so-dee-um) is a photosensitizer used in photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of various types of cancer. It is also known by its trade name, Laserphyrin.

Etymology

The name Talaporfin is derived from the chemical structure of the compound. It is a porphyrin derivative, hence the suffix "-porfin". The prefix "Tala-" is an abbreviation of the chemical name "tetraazulenylalanine".

Usage

Talaporfin sodium is used in conjunction with laser light to destroy cancer cells. The drug is injected into the bloodstream and absorbed by cells throughout the body but tends to stay longer in cancer cells. When the cancer cells are exposed to a specific wavelength of light, the drug in the cells absorbs the light and produces an active form of oxygen that kills the cells.

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