Handbook of Photodynamic Therapy: Updates on Re. Pandey, Kessel, Dougherty**

World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd

Handbook Of Photodynamic Therapy: Updates On Recent Applications Of Porphyrin-based CompoundsAuthor(s): Ravindra K Pandey, Thomas J Dougherty, David Kessel\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, Singapore\nImprint: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd\nISBN-13: 9789814719643, 978-9814719643\nSynopsis\nThe main objective of this book is to present the recent applications of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in treating cancer and other diseases. The limitations associated with current PDT agents, and the synthetic designs that have been used in various laboratories are also discussed. The utility of certain tumor-avid agent for cancer imaging (fluorescence, PET, MRI) is also summarized. The book also includes the use of delivery vehicles, including nanoparticles in improving the tumor-specificity of the desired agents. The book is basically focused on the translational approach of drug development. By providing certain specific examples, a clear concept of mo.