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. 2017 Feb 18;8(18):30524–30538. doi: 10.18632/oncotarget.15496

Figure 2. Mechanism of vascular targeted PDT.

Figure 2

Vascular targeted PS accumulates in the tumor tissue. When light of suitable wavelength activates the PS, ROS is produced leading to vessel constriction, thrombosis and blood stasis; resulting in tumor necrosis.