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Optimalization of the Depth of Selective Response of Neoplastic Tissue

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Methods in Porphyrin Photosensitization

Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology ((AEMB,volume 193))

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An optimal therapy of malignant tumors administers a lethal dose to the neoplastic cells simultaneously with a minimal damage to the surrounding normal cells. (1), (2)

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  1. Division of Physical Electronics, University of Trondheim, Norway

    Lars O. Svaasand

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  1. Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA

    David Kessel

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Svaasand, L.O. (1985). Optimalization of the Depth of Selective Response of Neoplastic Tissue. In: Kessel, D. (eds) Methods in Porphyrin Photosensitization. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 193. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2165-1_4

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