Table 6.
Group of Photosensitizers | Molecule | Light Sources (570–800 nm) | Protocol |
---|---|---|---|
Hematoporphyrin derivates | Photofrin® | LED (red and NIR) | 37–100 J/cm2/session |
PpIX precursors | ALA, MAL | Laser (Vascular and Diode) | |
Clorins | Foscan® (mTHPC) | 1–2 sessions/week/1 month |
PpIX: Protoporphyrin IX; ALA: aminolaevulinic acid; MAL: Methylaminolaevulinic acid; mTHPC: meso-tetra-hydroyphenyl chlorin; LED: ligh emitting diodes; NIR: near infrared.