Verteporfin

Verteporfin (BPD-MA) is a YAP inhibitor that inhibits YAP-TEAD interactions. Verteporfin is also a photosensitizer used in photodynamic therapy. Verteporfin also induces apoptosis and inhibits autophagy.

HS-291 is a HtpG inhibitor targeting Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb), composed of BX-2819 (high affinity for Bb HtpG), a PEG linker, and Verteporfin (a photoactive toxin). Upon light activation, HS-291 generates reactive oxygen species that oxidize HtpG and selectively inactivate a subset of proteins in proximity to chaperones, facilitating the rapid and irreversible inactivation of Bb [1].

Lemuteporfin, also known DRM05, QLT-0074 , is a diester derivative of benzoporphyrin derivative, is a neutral, uncharged benzoporphyrin molecule having symmetrical diethylene glycol groups; this maintains its amphiphilic character. It differs from another