Imaging and Photodynamic Therapy: Mechanisms, Monitoring, and Optimization.
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| Title: | Imaging and Photodynamic Therapy: Mechanisms, Monitoring, and Optimization. |
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| Authors: | Celli, Jonathan P.1,2, Spring, Bryan Q.1,2, Rizvi, Imran1,2,3, Evans, Conor L.1,2, Samkoe, Kimberley S.1,3, Verma, Sarika1,2, Pogue, Brian W.1,2,3, Hasan, Tayyaba1,2 hasan@partners.org |
| Source: | Chemical Reviews. May2010, Vol. 110 Issue 5, p2795-2838. 44p. 32 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 5 Graphs. |
| Subjects: | Medical imaging systems, Photochemotherapy, Photosensitization, Photosensitizers, Fluorescent probes |
| Abstract: | The article presents a review that explores the significance of imaging as it pertains to photodynamic therapy and enhancing treatment outcome. It examines the photochemical and photophysical basis of photodynamic therapy and related imaging. It offers an overview of photosensitizer fluorescence detection. The article also discusses targeted photosensitizers as selective therapeutic and imaging agents. |
| Database: | Engineering Source |
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