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Use of nanoparticles in the photodynamic treatment of tumors

University of Texas System

Abstract

A method for generating light intensity inside a tumor to aid in the treatment of diseases such as cancer is disclosed. The light is generated inside the body to perform a modified photodynamic therapy treatment (PDT) that allows treatment of body regions that are inaccessible by normal PDT …

University
University of Texas System
Assignee
Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System
Inventor
Abdelhak Bensaoula
Priority date
September 18, 2006
Filing date
September 17, 2007
Grant date
December 11, 2012
Publication date
December 11, 2012
Language
en
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