Photosensitizer Agent REM-001

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A second-generation photodynamic therapy (PDT)-based agent, with potential antineoplastic activity upon PDT. Upon administration, photosensitizer agent REM-001 specifically targets, binds to and is taken up by tumor cells. Upon exposure to light, REM-001 becomes activated locally and may induce apoptosis and destroy the tumor cells.

**Synonyms:** - Light-activated Photodynamic Compound REM-001 - PDC REM-001 - Photosensitizer REM-001 - Photosensitizing Agent REM-001 - REM 001 - REM-001 - REM001