Silicon Phthalocyanine 4

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;

Details

Origin ID

C2651;

UMLS CUI

C1328695;

Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- PC4 (body structure) [SNOMED CT concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Organic Chemical [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
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