title: Photodynamic therapy: from the beginning.
abstract: Photodynamic therapy relates to the use of drugs + light for treatment of neoplasia, macular degeneration and atherosclerotic plaque. This field has a long history with recent improvements in drug development and light sources promoting clinical approaches. This summary describes recent progress along with an indication of current lines of research.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 540 E Canfield Street, Detroit, MI 48201, USA.
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authors.lastname: Kessel