As unique molecules with both therapeutic and diagnostic properties, porphyrin derivatives
have been extensively employed for cancer treatment. Porphyrins not only show powerful …

Chlorophylls are one of the most abundant organic pigments on the earth, which play an
important role in the photosynthesis of plants, algae and bacteria. With the development of …

Abstract Gadolinium (Gd3+)-coordinated texaphyrin (Gd-Tex) is a promising radiosensitizer
that entered clinical trials, but temporarily fails largely due to insufficient radiosensitization …

Theranostic nanoparticles aim to integrate diagnostic imaging and therapy to facilitate image-
guided treatment protocols. Herein, we present a theranostic nanotexaphyrin for prostate …

Near infrared (NIR) dyes are useful for in vivo optical imaging. Liposomes have been used
extensively for delivery of diverse cargos, including hydrophilic cargos which are passively …

Near-infrared dyes possess the qualities of lower interference with biological
autofluorescence, low photon scattering, and deep tissue penetration, and are being …

The complex etiology of neurodegeneration continues to stifle efforts to develop effective
therapeutics. New agents elucidating key pathways causing neurodegeneration might serve …

Liposomes represent one of the most successful nano-drug delivery systems among
enormous nano-carriers. Although great progress has been made in conventional …