Photosensitization with Derivatives of Haematoporphyrin

Author: Kessel David  

Publisher: Informa Healthcare

ISSN: 1362-3095

Source: International Journal of Radiation Biology, Vol.49, Iss.6, 1986-06, pp. : 901-907

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Abstract

This review describes recent progress in delineation of the structure of the active component(s) in the tumour-localizing photosensitizer HPD (haematoporphyrin derivative), along with suggestions concerning the likely determinants of accumulation of this product by different tissues.