Kinetics of ALA-induced protoporphyrin IX accumulation in the liver, skin, and tumor of a rat model

Steven L. Jacques, Tom Rodriguez, Jon A. Schwartz

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Abstract

The protoporphyrin IX (PPIX) levels in rat liver, skin, and tumors in vivo in response to i.p. injection of delta-aminolevulinic acid were monitored by fluorescence spectroscopy. A pharmacokinetic model describes the PPIX dosimetry.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
PublisherSociety of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
Pages8-14
Number of pages7
Volume2392
ISBN (Print)0819417394, 9780819417398
DOIs
StatePublished - 1995
Externally publishedYes
EventOptical Methods for Tumor Treatment and Detection: Mechanisms and Techniques in Photodynamic Therapy IV - San Jose, CA, USA
Duration: Feb 4 1995Feb 5 1995

Other

OtherOptical Methods for Tumor Treatment and Detection: Mechanisms and Techniques in Photodynamic Therapy IV
CitySan Jose, CA, USA
Period2/4/952/5/95

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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