Photodynamic Therapy: Methods and Protocols

This collection explores state-of-the-art methods and protocols for research on photodynamic therapy (PDT) and its use in a wide range of medical applications, from antiviral to anticancer. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include detailed implementation advice to ensure successful results in the lab.

Format: Hardback
Length: 752 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2022
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

This comprehensive collection delves into cutting-edge techniques and protocols for research on photodynamic therapy (PDT), encompassing a wide array of medical applications, ranging from antiviral to anticancer treatments. The volume begins with an extensive section on in vitro and in vivo models, providing a solid foundation for subsequent chapters. These chapters explore oxygen-independent photosensitizers, next-generation photosensitization strategies, contemporary insights into the immunomodulatory effects of PDT, antimicrobial effects of PDT, and various general biochemical and molecular biological techniques. Written for the esteemed Methods in Molecular Biology series, the chapters offer detailed implementation advice, ensuring successful outcomes in the laboratory. Thorough and authoritative, Photodynamic Therapy: Methods and Protocols serves as an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced PDT scientists, providing guidance for designing innovative research programs in this rapidly evolving and interdisciplinary field.

Weight: 1622g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071620984
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022