Innovative design strategies advance biomedical applications of phthalocyanines

D Li, S Cai, P Wang, H Cheng, B Cheng… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Owing to their long absorption wavelengths, high molar absorptivity, and tunable
photosensitivity, phthalocyanines have been widely used in photodynamic therapy (PDT) …

Application of cyclodextrin for Cancer Immunotherapy

X Wei, CY Yu, H Wei - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Tumor immunotherapy, compared with other treatment strategies, has the notable
advantage of a long-term therapeutic effect for preventing metastasis and the recurrence of …

Comprehensive review of Pluronic® polymers of different shapes with prominent applications in photodynamic therapy

SS Kumar, KK Harikrishnan, SP Urmila, V Gauri… - European Polymer …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this review, we have highlighted different types of Pluronic® polymers for prominent
photodynamic therapy (PDT) applications. To begin with, we have provided the definition …

A Synergistic Strategy Combining Chemotherapy and Photodynamic Therapy to Eradicate Prostate Cancer

AA Shirke, E Walker, S Chavali, G Ramamurthy… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Prostate cancer is the most prevalent cancer among men in the United States and is a
leading cause of cancer-related death. Prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) has …

Visualization of phototherapy evolution by optical imaging

Z Li, Z Li, J Wang - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Phototherapy, including photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT), is a
non-invasive and effective approach used for cancer treatment, in which phototherapeutic …

[HTML][HTML] Carbon Dots in Photodynamic/Photothermal Antimicrobial Therapy

S Wang, CP McCoy, P Li, Y Li, Y Zhao, GP Andrews… - Nanomaterials, 2024 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents an escalating global challenge as conventional
antibiotic treatments become less effective. In response, photodynamic therapy (PDT) and …

Photodynamic Therapy for Eye, Ear, Laryngeal Area, and Nasal and Oral Cavity Diseases: A Review

W Domka, D Bartusik-Aebisher, W Mytych, A Myśliwiec… - Cancers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has emerged as a versatile treatment option
for head and neck disorders. The purpose of our review was to provide an overview of the …

Salvianolic acid B as a potent nano‐agent for enhanced ALA‐PDT of oral cancer and leukoplakia cells

Y Zhang, S Ye, Y Zhou, Z Zhou, Y Yao, W Liu… - Oral …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Photodynamic therapy (PDT) relies on the light activation of a photosensitizers
to generate reactive oxygen species such as singlet oxygen, but its effect on cancer therapy …

Current role of magnetic resonance imaging on assessing and monitoring the efficacy of phototherapy

J Zhang, J Liu, Y Huang, L Yan, S Xu, G Zhang… - Magnetic Resonance …, 2024 - Elsevier
Phototherapy, also known as photobiological therapy, is a non-invasive and highly effective
physical treatment method. Its broad use in clinics has led to significant therapeutic results …

[HTML][HTML] Plants-occurring Anthraquinones as Photosensitive Compounds for Photodynamic Method: A Critical Overview

V Mantareva, D Braikova, I Lazarova… - Frontiers in Bioscience …, 2024 - imrpress.com
The review focuses on the recent knowledge on natural anthraquinones (AQs) of plant origin
and their potential for application in an exclusive medicinal curative and palliative method …