Overview
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is increasingly being used amongst health practitioners in combating a variety of diseases. One common strategy used during this light activated process is to induce the accumulation of significant amounts of a photosensitising agent in the diseased tissue. The naturally occurring amino acid 5-aminovulinic acid (ALA) is used to produce high levels of the photosensitizer, Protoprophyin IX, in the therapy known as ALA-PDT. Written by experts in the field Photodynamic therapy with ALA outlines a variety of clinical approaches to the topic, outlining current applications. These include the use of ALA-PDT and ALA-FD (fluorescence diagnosis) in the areas of dermatology, urology, brain, otorhinolaryngology, gynaecology and gastroenterology. Also included is a chapter that comprehensively reviews the scientific principles of ALA-PDT. Primarily aimed at a clinical audience Photodynamic therapy with ALA should provide a comprehensive review and useful insight into ALA-PDT.
Full Product Details
Author: Reinhold Baumgartner (University of Munich) ,
Barbara Krammer (University of Salzburg) ,
Roy Pottier (The Royal Military College of Canada) ,
Herbert Stepp (University of Munich)
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Imprint: Royal Society of Chemistry
Volume: Volume 7
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 2.10cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.594kg
ISBN: 9780854043415
ISBN 10: 0854043411
Pages: 290
Publication Date: 13 October 2006
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
the dermatology section receives good coverage and guides the reader how to do it which should be a great help to the dermatologist who would want to add PDT to the gamut of their therapeutic armamentarium. The book should interest both the beginner and the practitioner of ALA-FD and PDT and it is a good volume to have in a Photobiology Department, Hospital and University Libraries. Photodiagnosis adn Photodynamic Therapy
the dermatology section receives good coverage and guides the reader how to do it which should be a great help to the dermatologist who would want to add PDT to the gamut of their therapeutic armamentarium. The book should interest both the beginner and the practitioner of ALA-FD and PDT and it is a good volume to have in a Photobiology Department, Hospital and University Libraries. * Photodiagnosis adn Photodynamic Therapy *
"""the dermatology section receives good coverage and guides the reader ""how to do it"" which should be a great help to the dermatologist who would want to add PDT to the gamut of their therapeutic armamentarium.""""The book should interest both the beginner and the practitioner of ALA-FD and PDT and it is a good volume to have in a Photobiology Department, Hospital and University Libraries."" * Photodiagnosis adn Photodynamic Therapy *"
