Preferred Label : Silicon Phthalocyanine 4;
NCIt synonyms : Pc-4 (Silicone phthalocyanine); Pc4;
NCIt related terms : PHOTOSENSITIZER PC-4;
NCIt definition : A synthetic photosensitizer agent containing a large macrocyclic ring chelated with
silicon. Silicon phthalocyanine 4 localizes primarily in mitochondrial cytosolic membranes
and, after photoexcitation, forms reactive oxygen species that induce apoptosis.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. When absorbed by
cancer cells and exposed to light, it becomes active and kills the cancer cells. It
is a type of photodynamic therapy agent.;
UNII : VM2R9Z8DTW;
CAS number : 135719-28-7;
NSC code : 676418;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000423253;
Origin ID : C2651;
UMLS CUI : C1328695;
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