IMAGING IN PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY

This book covers the broad field of cellular, molecular, preclinical and clinical imaging associated or combined with photodynamic therapy (PDT). It reflects how the large strides made by PDT in clinical use have resulted in increased studies with imaging elements to optimize treatment. The first sections address basic background, followed by cellular imaging approaches for localization of different photosensitizers and the study of cell damage. The next chapters then discuss theranostic agents, small animal imaging, and clinical imaging.