3,7-Bis(dialkylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium Derivatives: Biomedical Applications and Biological Activity

Title: 3,7-Bis(dialkylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium Derivatives: Biomedical Applications and Biological Activity

Volume: 4 Issue: 2

Author(s): J.C. V.P. Moura and N. Cordeiro

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Keywords: methylene blue derivatives, biomedical, biological activity

Abstract: The light-induced reactions of 3,7-bis(dialkylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium compounds with biological substrates are briefly discussed. Their biomedical applications, in particular those related with biological staining, interaction with proteins and antiviral, antibacterial and antitumour activity are reviewed.

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Moura V.P. J.C. and Cordeiro N., 3,7-Bis(dialkylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium Derivatives: Biomedical Applications and Biological Activity, Current Drug Targets 2003; 4 (2) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389450033346902