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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Sunday, March 3rd, 2013What is photodynamic therapy (PDT) ? It is a technique which consists of producing activated oxygen by using a photsensitizing substance combined with a source of light. How does it work ? Applying a cream (containing aminolevulinic acid) enables it to combine with porphyrins. The latter then become activated thus susceptible to light. Their reaction […]