Light, Molecules, Reaction and Health: A Comprehensive Overview

By Angelo Albini, Light, Molecules, Reaction and Health offers a detailed exploration of health-related, light-based processes and systems, focusing on molecular photochemistry. This book is essential for users of photochemical methods and concepts in pharmacology and biomedicine, providing in-depth information on the fundamental processes underlying the biological effects of natural and artificial light.

From the primary absorption event occurring in an endogenous or exogenous molecule in a biological compartment, to the final pathological or beneficial outcome, this book covers it all. It emphasizes novel methods, including nanostructured materials in therapy and diagnostics, allowing readers to critically interpret existing data with a goal of stimulating new research in phytotherapy and phytomedicine.

Applications of Light Controlled Methods and Systems

This book describes the applications of light controlled methods and systems, combining a clear narrative with practical tables to effectively connect a primary photochemical event with the resulting biological effect. It presents important topics on the analysis of the processes that are initiated by the absorption of light by photoactive compounds in the skin and the eye, as well as low-intensity light therapy, photoimmunotherapy, UV effects, vitamin D production, skin photoaging, and more.

Key Features

• Describes the applications of light controlled methods and systems
• Combines a clear narrative with practical tables to effectively connect a primary photochemical event with the resulting biological effect
• Presents important topics on the analysis of the processes that are initiated by the absorption of light by photoactive compounds in the skin and the eye, as well as low-intensity light therapy, photoimmunotherapy, UV effects, vitamin D production, skin photoaging, and more

Author

Angelo Albini is a renowned author and expert in the field of molecular photochemistry and its applications in health sciences. His work has been widely recognized and appreciated by the scientific community.

Publication Details

Published by Elsevier Science, this book is available in English. The ISBNs are 9780128116593 and 9780128118559.