[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. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C1328695Pc-4 (Silicone phthalocyanine)
Silicon Phthalocyanine 4
- Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance