[HTML][HTML] Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Cancer—The Selection of Synthetic Photosensitizers

D Aebisher, I Serafin, K Batóg-Szczęch, K Dynarowicz… - Pharmaceuticals, 2024 - mdpi.com
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising cancer treatment method that uses
photosensitizing (PS) compounds to selectively destroy tumor cells using laser light. This …

New Avenues and Major Achievements in Phytocompounds Research for Glioblastoma Therapy

A Majchrzak-Celińska, E Studzińska-Sroka - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Phytocompounds have been evaluated for their anti-glioblastoma actions for decades, with
promising results from preclinical studies but only limited translation into clinics. Indeed, by …

[HTML][HTML] Preparation of chlorophyll compounds and simulation of DFT optical properties assisted screening of photosensitizers from Ginkgo biloba leaves

H Shen, C Zhang, C Li, H Yuan, J Jiang… - Arabian Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Chlorophyll compounds (Chls) from Ginkgo biloba leaves (GBL) are non-toxic
natural pigments characterized by highly conjugated molecules and special spectra, making …

Photodynamic Therapy and Immunological View in Gastrointestinal Tumors

D Aebisher, P Woźnicki, K Dynarowicz… - Cancers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Many clinical cases of gastrointestinal tumors exist that require the use of
high-precision technology for eradication due to their proximity to vital anatomical sites …

[HTML][HTML] Natural Photosensitizers in Clinical Trials

D Aebisher, A Przygórzewska, D Bartusik-Aebisher - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a minimally invasive therapeutic method with high selectivity
of action. It has gained great popularity in recent years as a new therapy for the treatment of …

[HTML][HTML] Application of Peptide-Conjugated Photosensitizers for Photodynamic Cancer Therapy: A Review

N Vale, R Ramos, I Cruz, M Pereira - Organics, 2024 - mdpi.com
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a clinically approved therapeutic option for the treatment of
various types of cancer. PDT calls for the application of photosensitizers (PSs) and …

Ferroptosis in glioma therapy: advancements in sensitizing strategies and the complex tumor-promoting roles

SY Kim, M Tang, T Lu, SY Chih, W Li - Brain Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of non-apoptotic regulated cell death, is induced by the
accumulation of lipid peroxides on cellular membranes. Over the past decade, ferroptosis …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing photodynamic therapy efficacy through silica nanoparticle-mediated delivery of temoporfin for targeted in vitro breast cancer treatment

GN Makhadmeh, T AlZoubi, AM Aljarrah… - Photodiagnosis and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Photodynamic therapy (PDT), an approach to cancer treatment, relies fundamentally on two
key elements: a light source and a photosensitizing agent. A primary challenge in PDT is the …

[HTML][HTML] Stereotactic Photodynamic Therapy of Recurrent Malignant Gliomas

AA Rafaelian, BV Martynov… - Modern …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of stereotactic photodynamic
therapy (sPDT) with 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) in patients with recurrent malignant …

Photodynamic therapy for arthritis: A promising therapeutic strategy

L Mi, J Gao, Y Liu, N Zhang, M Zhao… - Rheumatology & …, 2023 - mednexus.org
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a novel therapy that combines photosensitizers, light, and
oxygen molecules to treat diseases such as joint lesions and microbial infections through …