Liposomes have been extensively studied and are used in the treatment of several
diseases. Liposomes improve the therapeutic efficacy by enhancing drug absorption while …

Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are one of the most rapidly evolving types of solvents,
appearing in a broad range of applications, such as nanotechnology, electrochemistry …

Mixed-ligand metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) multiply the properties and improve the
versatility of conventional MOFs for theranostic applications. A tumor targeting and tumoral …

Phototherapies involve the irradiation of target tissues with light. To further enhance
selectivity and potency, numerous molecularly targeted photosensitizers and photoactive …

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 …

Metalloporphyrins serve key roles in natural biological processes and also have
demonstrated utility for biomedical applications. They can be encapsulated or grafted in …

Doxorubicin (Dox)-loaded stealth liposomes (similar to those in clinical use) can incorporate
small amounts of porphyrin–phospholipid (PoP) to enable chemophototherapy (CPT). PoP …

Mn (III) porphyrins have great potential as Gd-free MRI contrast agents because both the
cation and the ligand have interesting properties. The redox properties of the Mn (III)-ion can …

Integration of multiple diagnostic/therapeutic modalities into a single system with ultrasmall
size, excellent photothermal/photodynamic properties, high cellular uptake efficiency …

Light-responsive liposomes are considered nowadays as one of the most promising
nanoparticulate systems for the delivery and release of an active pharmaceutical ingredient …