Main stages of development of photodynamic therapy in Russia

<p>The main stages of development and establishment of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in Russia are described in the article. Brief description of photosensitizers approved for clinical use in Russia including fotogem, photosens, alasens, radachlorine and fotoditazin is represented. Their physical...

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Main Author: E. F. Stranadko
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Non-profit partnership for development of domestic photodynamic therapy and photodiagnosis "Russian Photodynamic Association" 2015-01-01
Series:Biomedical Photonics
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Online Access:http://www.pdt-journal.com:80/jour/article/view/60
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Summary:<p>The main stages of development and establishment of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in Russia are described in the article. Brief description of photosensitizers approved for clinical use in Russia including fotogem, photosens, alasens, radachlorine and fotoditazin is represented. Their physical and chemical and spectral characteristics, drug formulations, results of pre-clinical studies and post-marketing experience are shown. Main research centers dealing with PDT are listed.</p><p> </p>
ISSN:2413-9432