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Chemical Aspects of Photodynamic Therapy - Couverture rigide

Bonnett, Raymond

 
9789056992484: Chemical Aspects of Photodynamic Therapy
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 9056992481 ISBN 13 : 9789056992484
Editeur : Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2000

Synopsis

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a ground breaking medical technique which uses lasers to activate light-sensitive chemicals to treat cancer and other diseases without resorting to surgery. For the first time, Chemical Aspects of Photodynamic Therapy introduces in an accessible way the physics, chemistry and biology behind the technique. This highly authoritative account of the account of the rapidly developing field of PDT explores its chemical basis, while presenting information in its historical context. Haematoporphyrin derivative is considered in detail, together with the new 'second generation' photosensitisers , such as chlorins, bacteriochlorins and phthalocyanines. Photosensitisers which are currently in clinical trials are compared and reference is made to new light sources, biological and clinical findings, and prospects for future developments.

This book is essential reading for new students and researchers alike studying PDT. It is recommended particularly for photochemists, as well as photobiologists and clinicians.

About the author

Raymond Bonnett was born in London in 1931. After a spell in the air force, he graduated from Imperial College, going on to Cambridge to research under Alexander Todd and A.W. Johnson and then to Harvard to work with R.B. Woodward. He is now Scotia Research Professor of Chemistry at Queen Mary and Wesfield College, University of London, UK. He has been active in research on photosensitisers for 25 years and has published over 200 papers on the chemistry of porphyrins and related compounds.

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À propos de l'auteur

Raymond Bonnett

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

A fascinating account of the fast-moving field of PDT (photodynamic therapy) which uses lasers to activate light-sensitive chemicals to treat cancer and other diseases without resorting to surgery.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date d'édition
2000
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9056992481
ISBN 13 
9789056992484
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
305
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
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