Photodynamic Therapy Journals
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is based on the topical or systemic administration of a photosensitizer preferentially accumulated in a diseased target tissue. Irradiation of the diseased area triggers the production of toxic reactive oxygen species, subsequently leading to cell death. Furthermore, the photosensitizer’s ability to localize in diseases tissue can be used for the improved detection of disease because most of these molecules are intrinsically fluorescent. Most photosensitizers are based on porphyrins and phthalocyanines, though other chemical skeletons have been considered. Since its first description at the beginning of the 20th century, intensive research in PDT has provided profound insight into improved treatment modalities. Currently, PDT is developing intensively into other fields including bacterial inactivation and photochemical internalization.
Although not completely integrated into daily clinical practice in most areas, nowadays PDT represents of valid piece in today’s clinician’s toolbox for the curative and palliative treatment of several diseases, including head and neck cancer, age related macular degeneration, esophageal cancer, and skin cancer to name a few.
This special issue on photodynamic therapy is dedicated to the newest information in this research field. It should reflect a roundtable of the most proficient researches in photodynamic therapy. We expect an intensive debate and the latest findings on improved photosensitizers, innovative drug delivery strategies in PDT, and current and potential applications in clinical practice.
High Impact List of Articles
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Melanoma Metamorphoses: Advances in Biology and Therapy
Arthur E. Frankel and Eugene P. Frenkel Review Article: Cancer Science & Therapy
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Melanoma Metamorphoses: Advances in Biology and Therapy
Arthur E. Frankel and Eugene P. Frenkel Review Article: Cancer Science & Therapy
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Targetting Cdks in Cancer: An Overview and New Insights
Gousia Chashoo and Ajit Kumar Saxena Review Article: Cancer Science & Therapy
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Targetting Cdks in Cancer: An Overview and New Insights
Gousia Chashoo and Ajit Kumar Saxena Review Article: Cancer Science & Therapy
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Gamma-delta T Cells may Function as Carrier Vehicles in Adenovirus Vector-based Gene Therapy
Michio Naoe, Yoshio Ogawa, Yuki Hasebe, Kozo Fuji, Sanju Iwamoto, Hiroyuki Mizuguchi, Takashi Aoi and Shuji Terao Research Article: Cancer Science & Therapy
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Gamma-delta T Cells may Function as Carrier Vehicles in Adenovirus Vector-based Gene Therapy
Michio Naoe, Yoshio Ogawa, Yuki Hasebe, Kozo Fuji, Sanju Iwamoto, Hiroyuki Mizuguchi, Takashi Aoi and Shuji Terao Research Article: Cancer Science & Therapy
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Quality of Life in Bladder Cancer Patients Treated with Radical Cystectomy and Orthotopic Bladder Reconstruction versus Bladder Preservation Protocol
Mohamed I El-Sayed, Ahmed S El-Azab2 and Mohamed A El-Gammal Research Article: Cancer Science & Therapy
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Quality of Life in Bladder Cancer Patients Treated with Radical Cystectomy and Orthotopic Bladder Reconstruction versus Bladder Preservation Protocol
Mohamed I El-Sayed, Ahmed S El-Azab2 and Mohamed A El-Gammal Research Article: Cancer Science & Therapy
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Squamous Cell Malignancies of the Upper Urinary Tract: A Survival Study and a Systematic Review of the Literature
Anthony Pham, Gerald Colvin and David Berz Research Article: Cancer Science & Therapy
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Squamous Cell Malignancies of the Upper Urinary Tract: A Survival Study and a Systematic Review of the Literature
Anthony Pham, Gerald Colvin and David Berz Research Article: Cancer Science & Therapy
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Correlation of MTDH/AEG-1 and HOTAIR Expression with Metastasis and Response to Treatment in Sarcoma Patients
Mohammed M. Milhem, Tina Knutson, Shujie Yang, Danlin Zhu, Xinjun Wang, Kimberly K. Leslie and Xiangbing Meng Rapid Communication: Cancer Science & Therapy
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Correlation of MTDH/AEG-1 and HOTAIR Expression with Metastasis and Response to Treatment in Sarcoma Patients
Mohammed M. Milhem, Tina Knutson, Shujie Yang, Danlin Zhu, Xinjun Wang, Kimberly K. Leslie and Xiangbing Meng Rapid Communication: Cancer Science & Therapy
Conference Proceedings
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Evaluating the feasibility of NGS-based germline and somatic genetic testing in triple-negative breast cancer: The PERSONA-breast trial
Corona S P Keynote: Cancer Science & Therapy
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Evaluating the feasibility of NGS-based germline and somatic genetic testing in triple-negative breast cancer: The PERSONA-breast trial
Corona S P Keynote: Cancer Science & Therapy
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Healthcare resource utilization and costs in sarcoidosis patients in a commercially insured US population
Michael Philbin, Brad Rice, Alan White, Andrea Lopez, Alexandra Conway, Breanna Popelar, Kakneka Mason, Tunde Otulana and George J Wan Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine
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Healthcare resource utilization and costs in sarcoidosis patients in a commercially insured US population
Michael Philbin, Brad Rice, Alan White, Andrea Lopez, Alexandra Conway, Breanna Popelar, Kakneka Mason, Tunde Otulana and George J Wan Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine
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Development of prostatic exosomal protein (PSEP) lateral flow chromatographic strips for detection of chronic prostatitis
Jiao Zhang1, Chi Zhao2, Yan Zeng2, Yanhua Chen1 and Qun Lu1 ScientificTracks Abstracts-Workshop: Cancer Science & Therapy
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Development of prostatic exosomal protein (PSEP) lateral flow chromatographic strips for detection of chronic prostatitis
Jiao Zhang1, Chi Zhao2, Yan Zeng2, Yanhua Chen1 and Qun Lu1 ScientificTracks Abstracts-Workshop: Cancer Science & Therapy
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Dual functions of SHP-2 tyrosine phosphatase in colorectal cancer
Nathalie Rivard Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Cancer Science & Therapy
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Dual functions of SHP-2 tyrosine phosphatase in colorectal cancer
Nathalie Rivard Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Cancer Science & Therapy
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Forensic anthropology
Maria Loulaki Accepted Abstracts: Journal of Forensic Research
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Forensic anthropology
Maria Loulaki Accepted Abstracts: Journal of Forensic Research
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New technology in thyroid surgery: Impact evaluation of a laryngeal animal model study and experience review
Domenico Parmeggiani Accepted Abstracts: Cancer Science & Therapy
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New technology in thyroid surgery: Impact evaluation of a laryngeal animal model study and experience review
Domenico Parmeggiani Accepted Abstracts: Cancer Science & Therapy
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Effect of wall elasticity on the flow field through stenosis arteries and veins
Najdat N Abdullah Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Journal of Bioengineering & Biomedical Science
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Effect of wall elasticity on the flow field through stenosis arteries and veins
Najdat N Abdullah Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Journal of Bioengineering & Biomedical Science
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