Photodynamic Therapy with ALA: A Clinical Handbook (Comprehensive Series in Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences)

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. cover.jpg......Page 1 BK9780854043415-FP001.pdf......Page 2 BK9780854043415-FP005.pdf......Page 6 BK9780854043415-FP007.pdf......Page 8 BK9780854043415-FP009.pdf......Page 10 BK9780854043415-FP011.pdf......Page 12 BK9780854043415-FP013.pdf......Page 14 BK9780854043415-00001.pdf......Page 16 BK9780854043415-00015.pdf......Page 30 BK9780854043415-00079.pdf......Page 94 BK9780854043415-00127.pdf......Page 142 BK9780854043415-00155.pdf......Page 170 BK9780854043415-00177.pdf......Page 192 BK9780854043415-00207.pdf......Page 222 BK9780854043415-00225.pdf......Page 240 BK9780854043415-00249.pdf......Page 264 BK9780854043415-00261.pdf......Page 276 BK9780854043415-00269.pdf......Page 284