Verteporfin
Verteporfin is a benzoporphyrin derivative photosensitizing agent that accumulates preferentially in abnormal neovascular endothelium and, when activated by non-thermal red light (689 nm), generates reactive oxygen species that damage vascular endothelium, causing selective occlusion of abnormal blood vessels. It is FDA-approved for photodynamic therapy (PDT) of neovascular age-related macular degeneration, pathological myopia, and ocular histoplasmosis. It has also been investigated for its Hippo pathway inhibitory effects (YAP inhibition) in cancer.
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Accumulates in target tissues and generates reactive oxygen species upon activation by specific wavelengths of light, causing localized cellular damage and destruction of pathological tissue.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Accumulates in target tissues and generates reactive oxygen species upon activation by specific wavelengths of light, causing localized cellular damage and destruction of pathological tissue.
HBD / HBA
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No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
คำถามที่พบบ่อย
Verteporfin is a benzoporphyrin derivative photosensitizing agent that accumulates preferentially in abnormal neovascular endothelium and, when activated by non-thermal red light (689 nm), generates reactive oxygen species that damage vascular endothelium, causing selective occlusion of abnormal blood vessels. It is FDA-approved for photodynamic therapy (PDT) of neovascular age-related macular degeneration, pathological myopia, and ocular histoplasmosis. It has also been investigated for its Hippo pathway inhibitory effects (YAP inhibition) in cancer.
Accumulates in target tissues and generates reactive oxygen species upon activation by specific wavelengths of light, causing localized cellular damage and destruction of pathological tissue.
Yes, Verteporfin is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL5314346. Open-access bioactivity database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-02-27.
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