Talaporfin Sodium

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** An agent consisting of chlorin e6, derived from chlorophyll, and L-aspartic acid with photosensitizing activity. After intratumoral activation by light emitting diodes, taporfin sodium forms an extended high energy conformational state that generates singlet oxygen, resulting in free radical-mediated cell death. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - LS11 - Laserphyrin - ME2906 - Mono-L-aspartyl Chlorin e6 - NPe6 - TALAPORFIN SODIUM - Taporfin Sodium - talaporfin sodium