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Synthesis of Carborane-Containing Porphyrin Derivatives for the Boron Neutron Capture Therapy of Tumors

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Bhupathiraju, N.V.S.D.K., Vicente, M.G.H. (2013). Synthesis of Carborane-Containing Porphyrin Derivatives for the Boron Neutron Capture Therapy of Tumors. In: Paolesse, R. (eds) Applications of Porphyrinoids. Topics in Heterocyclic Chemistry, vol 34. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/7081_2013_111

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