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Review
. 2005 Jun;4(3):283-93.
doi: 10.1177/153303460500400308.

A review of progress in clinical photodynamic therapy

Z Huang  1
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Review

A review of progress in clinical photodynamic therapy

Z Huang. Technol Cancer Res Treat. 2005 Jun.

Abstract

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has received increased attention since the regulatory approvals have been granted to several photosensitizing drugs and light applicators worldwide. Much progress has been seen in basic sciences and clinical photodynamics in recent years. This review will focus on new developments of clinical investigation and discuss the usefulness of various forms of PDT techniques for curative or palliative treatment of malignant and non-malignant diseases.

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