Perspectives on the Role of Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a noninvasive procedure involving a photosensitizing agent that is activated by light to produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) that selectively destroy tumor cells. In recent years, PDT has been used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer (PC). The antitumor effects of P...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2012-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Photoenergy |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/637429 |