Abstract:
A method for treating a microbial infection involves administering an effective amount of a compound of the formula:wherein Ris H, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, Ris H, halogen, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, Ris H, hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, amino, amino sulfonyl, acetamide, Ris H, hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, amino, amino sulfonyl, acetamide, Ris H, hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, amino, amino sulfonyl, acetamide, Ris H, hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, amino, amino sulfonyl, acetamide, Ris H, hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, amino, amino sulfonyl, acetamide, Ris —CR, O, S, wherein Rand R, Rand R, Rand R, Rand Rcan cyclize forming a 3-10 member ring comprising C, O, S, and/or N optionally substituted with one or more R; and administering light therapy, such as a photodynamic therapy (PDT) light source.