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| Photosensitizer | 1st generation | 2nd generation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porfimer sodium | Talaporfin sodium | ||
| Trade name | Photofrin | Laserphyrin | |
| Target diseases | Lung cancer, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, uterus cervical cancer | Lung cancer, brain tumor, esophageal cancer | |
| Laser devise | Excimer dye laser (145×69×131 cm3, 600 kg) | Semiconductor laser (PD Laser) (40×40×21 cm3, 14 kg) | |
| Wavelength (nm) | 630 nm | 664 nm | |
| Chemical structure |  |
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