Amphinex

Amphinex is a photosensitising agent used in photodynamic therapy for treating superficial cancers.

It has had promising preliminary results in early trials on patients with advanced head and neck cancer[1] [2] [3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.pcibiotech.no/content/successful-completion-third-dose-group-amphinex-study-continued-good-tolerability-and-strong Successful completion of the third dose group in the Amphinex study. March 2010
  2. ↑ http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176431.php PCI Biotech Reports Successful Completion Of Second Dose Group In Pivotal Amphinex(R) Trial. Jan 2010
  3. ↑ "Inoperable cancers killed by new laser surgery" The Times. UK. 3-April-2010 p15


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