Hematoporphyrin phototherapy of cancer [PDF]
Radiotherapy and Oncology, 1986 Hematoporphyrin phototherapy of cancer is a new modality for cancer diagnosis and treatment that is currently undergoing clinical trials worldwide. A variety of tumors have been studied, e.g., breast (mostly recurrent skin), lung, bladder, eye, head and neck, gynecological and brain.
Berns, Michael W, Wile, Alan G
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Role of membrane lipids in the regulation of erythrocytic oxygen-transport function in cardiovascular diseases [PDF]
, 2016 The composition and condition of membrane lipids, the morphology of erythrocytes, and hemoglobin distribution were explored with the help of laser interference microscopy (LIM) and Raman spectroscopy.
Gromova, Natalia V. +9 more
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Photofrin II as an efficient radiosensitizing agent in an experimental tumor [PDF]
, 2001 Background and Objective: The use of ionizing irradiation as radiation therapy (RT) for tumor treatment represents a well-established method. The use of photodynamic therapy (PDT), especially with Photofrin II, for tumor treatment is also known. Chemical
Corti, L. +6 more
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Molecules, 2016 In this study, newly designed biocompatible multifunctional magnetic submicron particles (CoFe2O4-HPs-FAs) of well-defined sizes (60, 133, 245, and 335 nm) were fabricated for application as a photosensitizer delivery agent for photodynamic therapy in ...
Kyong-Hoon Choi +5 more
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Effect of photosensitizers photosens, photodithazine and hypericin on glioma cells and primary neuronal cultures : a comparative analysis [PDF]
, 2019 The aim of the study was to compare the effect of photosensitizers photosens, photodithazine, and hypericin on primary brain cell cultures, and assess their toxic effect on tumor and normal nervous cells in order to choose the optimal photodynamic agent ...
Alzeibak, Rozan +6 more
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Effect of hematoporphyrin monomethyl ether-sonodynamic therapy (HMME-SDT) on hypertrophic scarring. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to explore the potential for hematoporphyrin monomethyl ether-Sonodynamic Therapy (HMME-SDT) treatment of hypertrophic scars within rabbit ears. METHODS: 60 white rabbits were randomly divided into five groups:
Hanjun Zhang +8 more
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Overview on topical 5-ALA photodynamic therapy use for non melanoma skin cancers [PDF]
, 2014 Ultraviolet radiation (UV) contributes to a variety of skin diseases including inflammation, degenerative aging, and cancer. Historically, humans have been exposed to UV radiation mainly through occupational exposure; recreational UV exposure, however ...
Bianchini, Daniela +7 more
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Ultraviolet A Irradiation Induces NF-E2-Related Factor 2 Activation in Dermal Fibroblasts: Protective Role in UVA-Induced Apoptosis [PDF]
, 2005 Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is one of the most important environmental factors involved in the pathogenesis of skin aging and cancer. Many harmful effects of UV radiation are associated with the generation of reactive oxygen species, and cellular ...
Banno Tomohiro +9 more
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Sociobiology, 2013 The effect of hematoporphyrin monomethyl ether (HMME) activated under visible light on worker behavior of Solenopsis invcita was studied with the potter spray tower method.
Zhi-Xiang Zhang +2 more
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New Approaches to Photodynamic Therapy from Type I, II and III to Type IV Using One or More Photons [PDF]
, 2017 Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an alternative cancer treatment to conventional surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. It is based on activating a drug with light that triggers the generation of cytotoxic species that promote tumour cell killing.
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