Photosensitizer agent REM-001

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-016018",
  "term": "Photosensitizer agent REM-001",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "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": [
    "photosensitizing agent REM-001",
    "photosensitizer REM-001",
    "light-activated photodynamic compound REM-001",
    "PDC REM-001"
  ],
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/photosensitizer-agent-rem-001/"
}