Photodynamic Therapy: From Theory to Application

By Mahmoud H. Abdel-Kader

Book Overview

Part I History.- History of Photodynamic Therapy.- Part II Theory and Mechanism.- Fundamentals of Photophysics, Photochemistry and Photobiology.- Molecular Biological Mechanisms in Photodynamic Therapy.- Part III Methods and Instrumentation.- Diagnostic and Laser Measurements in PDT.- Implementation of Laser Technologies in Clinical PDT.- Photochemical Internatlisation(PCI).- A Novel Technology for Targeted Macromolecule Therapy.- Part IV Oncological Applications.- PDT in Dermatology.- Photodynamic Diagnosis and Therapy for Brain Malignancies: From the Bench to Clinical Application.- Photodynamic Therapy for Thoracic Oncology.- Photodynamic Therapy for Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy.- Part V Non-Oncological Applications.- Functional Targeting of Bacteria: A Multimodal Construct for PDT and Diagnostics of Drug-Resistant Bacteria.- Photodynamic Therapy: A Novel Promising Approach for the Treatment of Spontaneous Microbial Infections in Pet Animals.- Photodynamic Control of Noxious Insects and Parasites.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3662510707
• ISBN13: 9783662510704
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"