| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 276 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Comprehensive series in photochemistry and photobiology ; v. 6 [i.e. 7] |
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Comprehensive series in photochemistry & photobiology ; v. 7.
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| Contents |
Basic principles -- ALA/MAL-PDT in dermatology -- ALA-PDT and ALA-FD in urology -- ALA-PDT and ALA-FD in the brain : new prospects for treating malignant gliomas -- Otorhinolaryngology -- ALA-PDT in gynecology -- ALA-PDT in gastroenterology -- Potential future indications |
| Summary |
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is increasingly being used amongst health practitioners in combating a variety of diseases. One common strategy used during this light activated process is to induce the accumulation of significant amounts of a photosensitising agent in the diseased tissue. The naturally occurring amino acid 5-aminovulinic acid (ALA) is used to produce high levels of the photosensitizer, Protoprophyin IX, in the therapy known as ALA-PDT. Written by experts in the field Photodynamic therapy with ALA outlines a variety of clinical approaches to the topic, outlining current applications. These include the use of ALA-PDT and ALA-FD (fluorescence diagnosis) in the areas of dermatology, urology, brain, otorhinolaryngology, gynaecology and gastroenterology. Also included is a chapter that comprehensively reviews the scientific principles of ALA-PDT. Primarily aimed a clinical audience Photodynamic therapy with ALA should provide a comprehensive review and useful insight into ALA-PDT |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from title screen (viewed on July 30, 2008) |
| Subject |
Photochemotherapy.
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Photochemotherapy -- methods [mesh]
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Photochemotherapy -- methods
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Photochemotherapy
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Aminolevulinic Acid -- therapeutic use
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Photosensitizing Agents -- therapeutic use
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Aminolevulinic Acid -- therapeutic use [mesh]
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Photosensitizing Agents -- therapeutic use [mesh]
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Chemistry.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Psychotherapy -- General.
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Science.
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Photochemotherapy
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Pottier, Roy Henry, 1946-
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| LC no. |
2007405231 |
| ISBN |
9781847555281 |
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1847555284 |
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