Photophysical Properties of Protoporphyrin IX, Pyropheophorbide-a, and Photofrin^® in Different Conditions

• Main Authors: Bauyrzhan Myrzakhmetov (Author), Philippe Arnoux (Author), Serge Mordon (Author), Samir Acherar (Author), Irina Tsoy (Author), Céline Frochot (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...