Emerging targets in photopharmacology

MM Lerch, MJ Hansen, GM van Dam… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
The field of photopharmacology uses molecular photoswitches to establish control over the
action of bioactive molecules. It aims to reduce systemic drug toxicity and the emergence of …

Nanoscale metal–organic frameworks for phototherapy of cancer

G Lan, K Ni, W Lin - Coordination chemistry reviews, 2019 - Elsevier
Phototherapy involves the irradiation of tissues with light and is commonly implemented in
the forms of photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT). Photosensitizers …

Can light‐based approaches overcome antimicrobial resistance?

MR Hamblin, H Abrahamse - Drug development research, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The relentless rise of antibiotic resistance is considered one of the most serious problems
facing mankind. This mini‐review will cover three cutting‐edge approaches that use light …

Intense pulsed light treatment and meibomian gland expression for moderate to advanced meibomian gland dysfunction

JM Albietz, KL Schmid - Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Background The aim was to evaluate the efficacy of periocular intense pulsed light therapy
combined with meibomian gland expression for chronic dry eye due to moderate to …

Effect of blue light on acne vulgaris: a systematic review

MLG Diogo, TM Campos, ESR Fonseca, C Pavani… - Sensors, 2021 - mdpi.com
Acne is a dermatosis that affects almost 90% of the adolescent population worldwide and its
treatment is performed with retinoids, antimicrobials, acids, and topical or systemic …

Recent advances in nanoparticle-based targeting tactics for antibacterial photodynamic therapy

BA Thomas-Moore, CA Del Valle, RA Field… - Photochemical & …, 2022 - Springer
The rise of antibacterial drug resistance means treatment options are becoming increasingly
limited. We must find ways to tackle these hard-to-treat drug-resistant and biofilm infections …

The skin interactome: a holistic “genome-microbiome-exposome” approach to understand and modulate skin health and aging

I Khmaladze, M Leonardi, S Fabre… - Clinical, Cosmetic …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Higher demands on skin care cosmetic products for strong performance drive intense
research to understand the mechanisms of skin aging and design strategies to improve …

The use of lasers and light devices in acne management: an update

MK Li, C Liu, JTS Hsu - American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2021 - Springer
Acne vulgaris is a disease of the pilosebaceous unit and the most common inflammatory
dermatosis worldwide. It is also associated with significant economic burden. Limitations of …

Light therapies for acne

J Barbaric, R Abbott, P Posadzki, M Car… - Cochrane Database …, 2016 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Acne vulgaris is a very common skin problem that presents with blackheads,
whiteheads, and inflamed spots. It frequently results in physical scarring and may cause …

Neue Ziele für die Photopharmakologie

MM Lerch, MJ Hansen, GM van Dam… - Angewandte …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Das Feld der Photopharmakologie nutzt durch Licht schaltbare Moleküle, um
Kontrolle über die Wirkung biologisch aktiver Verbindungen zu erlangen. Das Ziel ist es, die …