Humatopoietic effects of photofrin
In the presence of visible light, certain naturally-occurring and synthetic non-metallic porphyrins and their derivatives can cause toxic effects within cells. This aspect of these compounds has been harnessed for the elimination of malignant tissue, a therapeutic approach termed photodynamic thera...
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Language: | English |
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2009
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/6144 |