Compositions of the invention include metal-based coordination complexes, which are preferably tunable photodynamic compounds. The compositions and complexes are useful as therapeutic agents and as in vivo diagnostic agents for treating or preventing diseases including those that involve hyperproliferating cells in their etiology, such as cancer. Compositions and complexes of the invention are further capable of destroying microbial cells, such as bacteria, fungi, and protozoa, and destroying viruses. The compositions and complexes are also capable of modulating cell function in other ways.
本发明的组合物包括
金属基配位复合物,它们最好是可调光动力化合物。本发明的组合物和配合物可用作治疗剂和体内诊断剂,用于治疗或预防疾病,包括在病因中涉及细胞过度增殖的疾病,如癌症。本发明的组合物和复合物还能消灭微
生物细胞,如细菌、真菌和原生动物,并能消灭病毒。本发明的组合物和复合物还能以其他方式调节细胞功能。