[HTML][HTML] Photodynamic therapy: current status and future directions
L Benov - Medical principles and practice, 2014 - karger.com
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a minimally invasive therapeutic modality used for the
management of a variety of cancers and benign diseases. The destruction of unwanted cells …
management of a variety of cancers and benign diseases. The destruction of unwanted cells …
Light based anti-infectives: ultraviolet C irradiation, photodynamic therapy, blue light, and beyond
Highlights•Light-based anti-infectives work against biofilms and localized
infections.•Ultraviolet C light will kill all pathogens without killing host mammalian …
infections.•Ultraviolet C light will kill all pathogens without killing host mammalian …
Potential applications of porphyrins in photodynamic inactivation beyond the medical scope
Although the discovery of light-activated antimicrobial agents had been reported in the
1900s, only more recently research work has been developed toward the use of …
1900s, only more recently research work has been developed toward the use of …
Emerging oomycete threats to plants and animals
Oomycetes, or water moulds, are fungal-like organisms phylogenetically related to algae.
They cause devastating diseases in both plants and animals. Here, we describe seven …
They cause devastating diseases in both plants and animals. Here, we describe seven …
Using X-rays in photodynamic therapy: an overview
L Larue, AB Mihoub, Z Youssef, L Colombeau… - Photochemical & …, 2018 - pubs.rsc.org
Photodynamic therapy is a therapeutic option to treat cancer and other diseases. PDT is
used every day in dermatology, and recent developments in the treatment of glioblastoma …
used every day in dermatology, and recent developments in the treatment of glioblastoma …
Phage therapy and photodynamic therapy: low environmental impact approaches to inactivate microorganisms in fish farming plants
Owing to the increasing importance of aquaculture to compensate for the progressive
worldwide reduction of natural fish and to the fact that several fish farming plants often suffer …
worldwide reduction of natural fish and to the fact that several fish farming plants often suffer …
Microbial contamination and purification of bivalve shellfish: Crucial aspects in monitoring and future perspectives–A mini-review
Shellfish are a nutritious food source whose consumption and commercial value has risen
dramatically worldwide. Although bivalve's consumption can contribute to a healthy diet …
dramatically worldwide. Although bivalve's consumption can contribute to a healthy diet …
The effect of photodynamic treatment combined with antibiotic action or host defence mechanisms on Staphylococcus aureus biofilms
A Di Poto, MS Sbarra, G Provenza, L Visai, P Speziale - Biomaterials, 2009 - Elsevier
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most important etiological agents of infections
associated with medical devices. This is in part due to the ability of the organism to form …
associated with medical devices. This is in part due to the ability of the organism to form …
Nine things to know about elicitins
Elicitins are structurally conserved extracellular proteins in Phytophthora and Pythium
oomycete pathogen species. They were first described in the late 1980s as abundant …
oomycete pathogen species. They were first described in the late 1980s as abundant …
Bacteriophage therapy as a bacterial control strategy in aquaculture
Aquaculture is a sector of economic relevance worldwide. Bacterial infections have been
recognized as an important limitation to aquaculture production and trade. Microbial …
recognized as an important limitation to aquaculture production and trade. Microbial …