Photodynamic and sonodynamic therapy and agents for use therefor

摘要

The present invention provides a method and system for destruction of biological tissues by various types of irradiation such as ultrasound or light using a helper agent or combination of agents, optionally together with an agent capable of being sensitized by the irradiation. The helper agent may release singlet oxygen, oxidizing compounds, free radicals or can be an agent capable of undergoing an exothermal reaction. The present invention further provides a method for terminating the destructive activity of various energy-sensitizable agents.