Photophysical Properties of Protoporphyrin IX, Pyropheophorbide-a and Photofrin<sup>®</sup> in Different Conditions

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an innovative treatment of malignant or diseased tissues. The effectiveness of PDT depends on light dosimetry, oxygen availability, and properties of the photosensitizer (PS). Depending on the medium, photophysical properties of the PS can change leading to increase or...

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Main Authors: Bauyrzhan Myrzakhmetov, Philippe Arnoux, Serge Mordon, Samir Acherar, Irina Tsoy, Céline Frochot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/14/2/138