Iodination improves the phototoxicity of an amphiphilic porphyrin
Résumé
Highlights
• A novel tri-iodinated photosensitising porphyrin was designed and synthesized.
• The presence of the iodine atom optimize the singlet oxygen generation compared to its non-halogenated analogue.
• The phototoxicity of this tri-iodinated amphiphilic porphyrin is significantly improved.