Phorbiplatin, First Platinum Antitumor Prodrug Controllably Activated by Red Light (IMAGE)

City University of Hong Kong

Phorbiplatin, First Platinum Antitumor Prodrug Controllably Activated by Red Light

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The controllable activation property and superior antitumor activity of phorbiplatin significantly contributes to the development of photoactivatable anticancer prodrugs, especially Pt(IV) prodrugs that can be activated by red light, to reduce the adverse effects and conquer drug resistance of traditional platinum chemotherapy.

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City University of Hong Kong

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