Introduction.
In this book you will find chapters describing the most up-to-date information concerning the important clinical applications and methodology of photodynamic therapy. This introduction will provide some background on general mechanisms, cellular targets, and note a few significant new findings relevant to photodynamic action in clinical practice. A short description of the development of photodynamic therapy at Roswell Park Cancer Institute is included.
Dougherty
Thomas J
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Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, USA.
D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000276:immunology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D017319:Photosensitizing Agents