Abstract Aza-boron-dipyrromethenes (Aza-BODIPYs) are a class of dyes that display
absorption and emission covering visible to NIR region. They can show NIR emission in the …

Multifunctional nanoparticles integrating accurate multi-diagnosis and efficient therapy hold
great prospects in tumor theranostics. However, it is still a challenging task to develop …

The synthesis of carbon dots using plant leaves is a facile and economically viable
approach. Here we report the development of lipid-coated red fluorescent carbon dots …

The thermogenesis process is enhanced by the accelerated non-radiative transition energy
dissipation induced by the free rotation of the–CF 3 group at meso-site in BODIPY system …

Hypoxia caused by photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a major hurdle to cancer treatment since
it can promote recurrence and progression by activating angiogenic factors, lowering …

A new push–pull aza-BODIPY (AZB-CF3) derivative comprised of dimethylamino groups
and trifluoromethyl moieties was successfully synthesized. This derivative exhibited broad …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) as a promising approach in cancer treatment has garnered
significant attention due to its minimal invasiveness and low toxicity, as well as its ability to …

Ethnopharmacological relevance The sclerotium of Lignosus rhinocerus (Cooke) Ryvarden
is used by the local communities in Southeast Asia and China to treat cancer, asthma, fever …

In the realm of cancer therapy and treatment of bacterial infection, photothermal therapy
(PTT) stands out as a potential strategy. The challenge, however, is to create photothermal …

Photothermal-chemotherapy (PTCT) is a combined antitumor therapy synergized by both
photothermal therapy (PTT) and chemotherapy. Performance of conventional chemotherapy …