Title :
Activation of photodynamic substances by high-energy ultrasound-a new therapeutic principle?
Author :
Spoo, J. ; Debus, J. ; Jöchle, K. ; Huber, P. ; Werner, A. ; Jenne, J. ; Lorenz, W.J. ; van Kaick, G.
fDate :
Oct. 31 1994-Nov. 3 1994
Abstract :
We are interested in the interaction of photodynamic substances and high-energy-ultrasound to evaluate the effectivity of this new therapeutic approach to tumor treatment. The activation of the photosensitizer was assessed by using uric acid as a dosimeter. It was demonstrated that photodynamic substances can be activated with continuous-wave-ultrasound at frequencies of 450 kHz and 1184 MHz
Keywords :
biomedical ultrasonics; dosimetry; radiation therapy; 1.184 MHz; 450 kHz; continuous-wave-ultrasound; dosimeter; high-energy ultrasound; high-energy-ultrasound; photodynamic substance activation; photosensitizer; therapeutic principle; tumor treatment; uric acid; Biomedical applications of acoustic radiation; Cancer; Radiation detectors; Tumors;
Conference_Titel :
Ultrasonics Symposium, 1994. Proceedings., 1994 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Cannes, France
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2012-3
DOI :
10.1109/ULTSYM.1994.401952
