Photodynamic therapy (PDT) in combination with factors that bind cell surface apoptosis-inducing receptors

摘要

The invention relates to photodynamic therapy (PDT) is used in combination with apoptosis-inducing agents to destroy target cells and tissues. Benefits of such combinations include 1) the ability to use lower doses of photosensitizers and/or light; 2) the ability to use lower doses of apoptosis-inducing agents; and 3) the ability to use apoptosis-inducing agents against target tissues which are otherwise insensitive to the apoptosis-inducing agents.