Porphyrins as Theranostic Agents from Prehistoric to Modern Times

<p>Long before humans roamed the planet, porphyrins in blood were serving not only as indispensable oxygen carriers, but also as the bright red contrast agent that unmistakably indicates injury sites. They have proven valuable as whole body imaging modalities have emerged, with endogenous hemo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Yumiao Zhang, Jonathan F. Lovell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ivyspring International Publisher 2012-01-01
Series:Theranostics
Online Access:http://www.thno.org/v02p0905.htm