| Literature DB >> 2963095 |
M J Manyak1, A Russo, P D Smith, E Glatstein.
Abstract
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an experimental cancer treatment modality that selectively destroys cancer cells by an interaction between absorbed light and a retained photosensitizing agent. This review discusses the basic components of photodynamic activity and examines the clinical applications of photodynamic therapy in cancer treatment. Treatment of superficial and early-stage malignancies is encouraging. Technologic advancement and further elucidation of the fundamental basis of photodynamic action should permit treatment of more advanced malignancies.Entities:
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Year: 1988 PMID: 2963095 DOI: 10.1200/JCO.1988.6.2.380
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Oncol ISSN: 0732-183X Impact factor: 44.544