Journal article
The physics, biophysics and technology of photodynamic therapy
Abstract
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses light-activated drugs to treat diseases ranging from cancer to age-related macular degeneration and antibiotic-resistant infections. This paper reviews the current status of PDT with an emphasis on the contributions of physics, biophysics and technology, and the challenges remaining in the optimization and adoption of this treatment modality. A theme of the review is the complexity of PDT dosimetry due to the …
Authors
Wilson BC; Patterson MS
Journal
Physics in Medicine and Biology, Vol. 53, No. 9, pp. r61–r109
Publisher
IOP Publishing
Publication Date
May 7, 2008
DOI
10.1088/0031-9155/53/9/r01
ISSN
0031-9155