The purpose of this review is to present the current state of the role of imaging in
photodynamic therapy (PDT). For the reader to fully appreciate the context of the discussions …

The purpose of this review is to compile preclinical and clinical results on phthalocyanines
(Pcs) as photosensitizers (PS) for Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) and contrast agents for …

A highly efficient drug vector for photodynamic therapy (PDT) drug delivery was developed
by synthesizing PEGylated gold nanoparticle conjugates, which act as a water-soluble and …

Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is an emerging modality for various medical applications. Its
spectroscopic data might be able to be used to noninvasively detect cancer. Quantitative …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a highly specific anticancer treatment modality for various
cancers, particularly for recurrent cancers that no longer respond to conventional anticancer …

In this feature article, gold nanoparticle conjugates loaded with phthalocyanine-based PDT
drugs are prepared and tested for delivery efficiency and PDT efficacy on HeLa cancer cells …

One in six men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime. Early detection and accurate
diagnosis of the disease can improve cancer survival and reduce treatment costs. Recently …

This review presents recent data on the photophysical behavior of phthalocyanines when
conjugated to quantum dots, gold and magnetic nanoparticles. In some cases such …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) holds great promise for the treatment of head and neck (H&N)
carcinomas where repeated loco-regional therapy often becomes necessary due to the …

Purpose: Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) imaging is clinically used in prostate biopsy and
therapy. Segmentation of the prostate on TRUS images has many applications. In this study …