Perspectives on the Role of Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Photoenergy
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a noninvasive procedure involving a photosensitizing agent that is activated by light to produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) that selectively destroy tumor cells.
In recent years, PDT has been used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer (PC).
The antitumor effects of PDT include three main mechanisms: direct tumor cell death (necrosis, apoptosis, and autophagy), vascular destruction, and immune system activation.
The present paper systematically summarizes the effects of PDT in the treatment of PC from the experimental studies to the clinical studies and discusses the mechanisms of PDT-induced PC destruction.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Li, Wei& Ma, Qingyong& Wu, Erxi. 2011. Perspectives on the Role of Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. International Journal of Photoenergy،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Li, Wei…[et al.]. Perspectives on the Role of Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. International Journal of Photoenergy No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Li, Wei& Ma, Qingyong& Wu, Erxi. Perspectives on the Role of Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. International Journal of Photoenergy. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487135