Synonyms
(2S-trans)-18-Carboxy-20-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethyl-2,3-dihydro-3,7,12,17-tetramethyl-8-vinyl-21H,23H-porphine-2-propionic acid; (17S,18S)-18-(2-Carboxyethyl)-20-(carboxymethyl)-12-ethenyl-7-ethyl-3,8,13,17-tetramethyl-17,18,22,23-tetrahydroporphyrin-2-carboxylic acid
Description
Chlorin e6 is a photosensitizer. Chlorin e6 has significantly high photosensitizing activity when present in insulin-containing conjugates and thus able to be internalized by receptor-expressing cells. Chlorin E6 effects viability and mitochondrial activity of Leishmania major and Leishmania braziliensis promastigotes.
Storage
-20°C, protect from light*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light).