A COMPOSITION COMPRISING A PHOTOSENSITIVE COMPOUND IN A POLYMERIC NANOPARTICLE, AND A METHOD OF USING THE COMPOSITION

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PATENT NO 2981614
APP PUB NO CA-2981614-A1
SERIAL NO

2981614

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Embodiments of a composition comprising a photosensitive compound and a polymer nanoparticle are disclosed herein. The composition may further comprise a targeting moiety. In some embodiments, the photosensitive compound is a phthalocyanine or phthalocyanine derivative, such as a naphthalocyanine. Upon irradiation with near infrared light, the composition may be used as a fluorescent imaging agent and/or as a phototherapeutic agent, such as for photodynamic and/or photothermal therapies. In certain embodiments, the composition is used to treat certain cancers.

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UNIV OREGON STATEUS

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TARATULA OLENA 312 KERR ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CORVALLIS OR 97331 97331
TARATULA OLEH 312 KERR ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CORVALLIS OR 97331 97331
ALANI ADAM BEAVERTON OR 97007-6035

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