Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Photodynamic Therapy of Cancer: A Review
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising alternative approach for improved cancer treatment. In PDT, a photosensitizer (PS) is administered that can be activated by light of a specific wavelength, which causes selective damage to the tumor and its surrounding vasculature. The success of PDT is limi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-03-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/3/342 |