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Review

Quantum Dots and Their Potential Biomedical Applications in Photosensitization for Photodynamic Therapy

Elnaz Yaghini1 National Medical Laser Centre, Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, UCL Medical School, University College London, Charles Bell House, 67–73 Riding House St, London, W1W 7EJ, UKView further author information
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Alexander M Seifalian2 Centre for Nanotechnology, Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering, Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, UCL Medical School, University College London, London, UKView further author information
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Alexander J MacRobert1 National Medical Laser Centre, Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, UCL Medical School, University College London, Charles Bell House, 67–73 Riding House St, London, W1W 7EJ, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 353-363 | Published online: 30 Mar 2009

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