ALAによるPDT(光線力学的療法） Photodynamic Therapy with ALA : A Clinical Handbook

Baumgartner, Reinhold (EDT)/ Krammer, Barbara (EDT)/ Pottier, Roy (EDT)

Royal Society of Chemistry（2006/10発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 290 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780854043415
• DDC分類 615.831

基本説明

Outlines a variety of clinical approaches - the use of ALA-PDT and ALA-FD (fluorescenece diagnosis) in the areas of dermatology, urology, brain, otorhinolaryngology, gyaecology and gastroenterology.

Full Description

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is increasingly being used amongst health practitioners in combating a variety of diseases. One common strategy used during this light activated process is to induce the accumulation of significant amounts of a photosensitising agent in the diseased tissue. The naturally occurring amino acid 5-aminovulinic acid (ALA) is used to produce high levels of the photosensitizer, Protoprophyin IX, in the therapy known as ALA-PDT. Written by experts in the field Photodynamic therapy with ALA outlines a variety of clinical approaches to the topic, outlining current applications. These include the use of ALA-PDT and ALA-FD (fluorescence diagnosis) in the areas of dermatology, urology, brain, otorhinolaryngology, gynaecology and gastroenterology. Also included is a chapter that comprehensively reviews the scientific principles of ALA-PDT. Primarily aimed at a clinical audience Photodynamic therapy with ALA should provide a comprehensive review and useful insight into ALA-PDT.

Contents

INTRODUCTION;

Basic Principles;

ALA/MAL-PDT in Dermatology;

ALA-PDT and ALA-FD in Urology;

ALA-PDT and ALA-FD in the brain - new prospects for treating malignant gliomas;

ALA-FD AND ALA-PDT in Otorhinolaryngology;

ALA-PDT in Gynaecology;

ALA-PDT in Gastroenterology;

POTENTIAL FUTURE INDICATIONS;

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