Title: 3,7-Bis(dialkylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium Derivatives: Biomedical Applications and Biological Activity
Volume: 4
Issue: 2
Author(s): J.C. V.P. Moura and N. Cordeiro
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Keywords:
methylene blue derivatives, biomedical, biological activity
Abstract: The light-induced reactions of 3,7-bis(dialkylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium compounds with biological substrates are briefly discussed. Their biomedical applications, in particular those related with biological staining, interaction with proteins and antiviral, antibacterial and antitumour activity are reviewed.