Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 3-10 , March 2006

Photodynamic therapy in China: Over 25 years of unique clinical experience: Part One—History and domestic photosensitizers

  • Zheng Huang, MD, PhD

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Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 3-10 , March 2006