The rapid rise in research and development following the discovery of photodynamic
therapy to establish novel photosensitizers and overcome the limitations of the technology …

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

In vitro investigations have revealed that consumption of selenium can considerably
decrease the expression of IFN-g in Th1 cells. A low plasma selenium content has been …

Red light (600–700 nm,∼ 2.1–1.8 eV) consists of a low-energy radiation with a high
capacity to penetrate the skin and to induce stimulatory effects. These characteristics make …

Abstract Backgroud Single oxygen (1 O 2), the molecular oxygen at its excited state, plays a
crucial role in the photodynamic therapy (PDT) of some diseases owing to its strong …

Introduction Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has gained significant attention due to its
superiority over conventional treatments. In the context of skin cancers and nonmalignant …

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease characterised by abnormal epidermal
keratinocytes, hyperproliferation, and inflammatory infiltration. The main challenges that …

Psoriasis is an autoimmune chronic disorder that causes inflammation and a scaly
epidermis. The exact pathogenesis of the disease is not known yet. According to the studies …

Cancer is a global health burden and is one of the leading causes of death. Photodynamic
therapy (PDT) is considered an alternative approach to conventional cancer treatment. PDT …

Skin inflammation associated with chronic diseases involves a direct role of keratinocytes in
its immunopathogenesis, triggering a cascade of immune responses. Despite this, highly …