Bacterial infections have threatened the lives of human beings for thousands of years either
as major diseases or complications. The elimination of bacterial infections has always …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a temporally and spatially precisely controllable,
noninvasive, and potentially highly efficient method of phototherapy. The three components …

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have dramatically changed the fundamentals of drug
delivery, catalysis, and gas storage as a result of their porous geometry, controlled …

Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (APDT) utilizes photosensitizers (PSs) that eradicate a
broad spectrum of bacteria in the presence of light and molecular oxygen. On the other …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) consists of a complex combination of proteins, proteoglycans,
and other biomolecules. ECM-based materials have been demonstrated to have high …

The threat posed by antibiotic‐resistant bacteria and the challenge of biofilm formation has
highlighted the inadequacies of conventional antibacterial therapies, leading to increased …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT), as an advanced, alternative, and promising treatment, can
inhibit dental pathogens. PDT employs the activation of photosensitizers via the light of a …

Controlled drug delivery has profoundly impacted medicine by facilitating precise
pharmacotherapy at targeted sites while mitigating adverse effects. Photoresponsive …

Leishmaniasis has infected more than 12 million people worldwide. This neglected tropical
disease, causing 20,000–30,000 deaths per year, is a global health problem. The …

Conventional anticancer treatments, such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy, have
significantly improved cancer therapy. Nevertheless, the existing traditional anticancer …