The therapeutic properties of light have been known for thousands of years, but it was only
in the last century that photodynamic therapy (PDT) was developed. At present, PDT is being …

Photoresponsive biomaterials are experiencing a transition from in vitro models to in vivo
demonstrations that point toward clinical translation. Dynamic hydrogels for cell …

Purpose Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive malignant primary brain tumor. The
unfavorable prognosis despite maximal therapy relates to high propensity for recurrence …

The second edition of this best-selling handbook is bigger, more comprehensive, and now
completely current. In addition to thorough updates to the discussions featured in the first …

Smart nanocarriers are of particular interest for highly effective photodynamic therapy (PDT)
in the field of precision nanomedicine. Nevertheless, a critical challenge still remains in the …

Abstract Background and Objectives We previously reported the use of a flexible fiber optic
that uniformly distributed light in the root canal space for targeting bacteria after their …

Photodynamic therapy is a photochemistry-based approach, approved for the treatment of
several malignant and non-malignant pathologies. It relies on the use of a non-toxic, light …

The phototoxic red fluorescent GFP-like protein KillerRed has recently been described. The
phototoxicity of KillerRed exceeds that of EGFP by at least 1,000-fold, making it the first fully …

Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that covers a wide range of wavelengths, λ.
Between electromagnetic radio wavelengths in the meter (m) range to gamma rays with …

The number of non-melanoma skin cancers is increasing worldwide, and so also the
demand for effective treatment modalities. Topical photodynamic therapy (PDT) using …