Photodynamic therapy—current limitations and novel approaches

G Gunaydin, ME Gedik, S Ayan - Frontiers in Chemistry, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) mostly relies on the generation of singlet oxygen, via the
excitation of a photosensitizer, so that target tumor cells can be destroyed. PDT can be …

Light sources and dosimetry techniques for photodynamic therapy

MM Kim, A Darafsheh - Photochemistry and photobiology, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Effective treatment delivery in photodynamic therapy (PDT) requires coordination of the light
source, the photosensitizer, and the delivery device appropriate to the target tissue. Lasers …

Light technology for efficient and effective photodynamic therapy: A critical review

JF Algorri, M Ochoa, P Roldan-Varona… - Cancers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising treatment for cancerous
tumours in which light technologies play a crucial role. An attempt to answer a long-standing …

Photodynamic therapy in oral cancer: A review of clinical studies

SA Mosaddad, RA Namanloo, SS Aghili, P Maskani… - Medical Oncology, 2023 - Springer
A significant mortality rate is associated with oral cancer, particularly in cases of late-stage
diagnosis. Since the last decades, oral cancer survival rates have only gradually improved …

Design of photosensitizing agents for targeted antimicrobial photodynamic therapy

M Klausen, M Ucuncu, M Bradley - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Photodynamic inactivation of microorganisms has gained substantial attention due to its
unique mode of action, in which pathogens are unable to generate resistance, and due to …

Dual-functional supernanoparticles with microwave dynamic therapy and microwave thermal therapy

Q Wu, N Xia, D Long, L Tan, W Rao, J Yu, C Fu… - Nano …, 2019 - ACS Publications
The cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated by photoactivated sensitizers have
been well explored in tumor therapy for nearly half a century, which is known as …

Smartphone-based imaging systems for medical applications: a critical review

B Hunt, AJ Ruiz, BW Pogue - Journal of Biomedical Optics, 2021 - spiedigitallibrary.org
Significance: Smartphones come with an enormous array of functionality and are being
more widely utilized with specialized attachments in a range of healthcare applications. A …

Near‐Infrared Electroluminescence beyond 800 nm with High Efficiency and Radiance from Anthracene Cored Emitters

YJ Yu, Y Hu, SY Yang, W Luo, Y Yuan… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Derivatives based on anthryleno [1, 2‐b] pyrazine‐2, 3‐dicarbonitrile (DCPA) are
used as luminescent materials, to realize near‐infrared (NIR) electroluminescence. By …

Photodynamic therapy in oral cancer: a narrative review

SA Mosaddad, P Mahootchi, Z Rastegar… - … , and Laser Surgery, 2023 - liebertpub.com
Methods: A comprehensive search in PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar was performed
using relevant keywords to structure this narrative review. Only English articles were …

The role of the light source in antimicrobial photodynamic therapy

M Piksa, C Lian, IC Samuel, KJ Pawlik… - Chemical Society …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (APDT) is a promising approach to fight the growing
problem of antimicrobial resistance that threatens health care, food security and agriculture …