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Developing HMME‐Conjugated NIR‐II Activated Carbon Dots Nanospray for the Treatment of MRSA Biofilm Infections in Diabetic Wound via PTT/CDT/SDT

Rare Metals, Volume 45, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Diabetic wound infections are a common complication of diabetes, which severely impact patients' quality of life. Effective treatment of diabetic wound infections remains one major challenge in the clinic, partially due to the formation of bacterial biofilm and antibiotic resistance.
Liang Zhou, Ning Wang, Zumeng Wang, Pingping Zhang, Yuqin Chu, Yingguang Liu, Wen Liu, Chengwu Zhang, Lili Yan   +8 more
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In Vivo Mediator Release and Degranulation of Mast Cells in Hematoporphyrin Derivative-Induced Phototoxicity in Mice

, 1987
This study was designed to assess the role of the mast cell in the early phase of hematoporphyrin derivative (HPD)-induced phototoxicity. BALB/c mice were rendered phototoxic by i.p.
Soter, Nicholas A., Kerdel, Francisco A., Lim, Henry W   +2 more
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A fiber balloon catheter for uniform light delivery in intraductal photodynamic therapy of bile duct tumors

Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy
Background: Intraductal photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising minimally invasive treatment for bile duct tumors, but clinical efficacy is limited by uneven intraductal light distribution and light dose attenuation induced by intraluminal blood and ...
Yiwen Lu, Gaoqi Liu, Meng Zhao, Le Jiang, Rongqian Wu, Yi Lyu, Xiaogang Zhang, Lihui Pang, Rongfeng Wang   +8 more
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Nature Inspired Delivery Vehicles for CRISPR‐Based Genome Editing

Small, Volume 22, Issue 16, 17 March 2026.
The review highlights nature‐inspired nanocarriers for CRISPR delivery, emphasizing viral vectors, extracellular vesicles, liposomes, and lipid nanoparticles. It discusses their roles in improving specificity, minimizing immunogenicity, and overcoming barriers in genome editing. Recent advancements, challenges, and therapeutic applications are explored,
Elizabeth Maria Clarissa, Mamata Karmacharya, Hyunmin Choi, Sumit Kumar, Yoon‐Kyoung Cho   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Outcome of Photodynamic Therapy for Early Esophageal Cancer

Gut and Liver, 2007
Background/Aims: Endoscopic treatment as an alternative to surgery has become increasingly popular for improving the quality of life. Although photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been used for the endoscopic treatment of digestive cancer, its curative ...
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Smart Biomaterials and Dressings for the Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Skin Diseases

Rare Metals, Volume 45, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Chronic inflammatory skin diseases, encompassing immune‐inflammatory conditions and infection‐associated dermatoses, pose significant clinical challenges due to high prevalence, recurrence, and therapeutic resistance, affect over 30% of the global population.
Zehao Lan, Shengjie Xue, Junyi Yin, Shaolei Wang, Yunlei Zhou, Jieyue Liao   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Photodynamic therapy of prostate cancer by means of 5-aminolevulinic acid-induced protoporphyrin IX - In vivo experiments on the dunning rat tumor model [PDF]

, 2004
Objective: In order to expand the use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in the treatment of prostate carcinoma (PCA), the aim of this study was to evaluate PDT by means of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA)-induced protoporphyrin IX ( PPIX) in an in vivo tumor ...
Schneede, Peter, Lein, Michael, Bise, Karl, Zaak, Dirk, Baumgartner, Reinhold, Stocker, Susanne, Höppner, Michael, Kriegmair, Martin, Knüchel, Ruth, Hofstetter, Alfons, Frimberger, Dominic, Sroka, Ronald, Reich, Oliver   +12 more
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Effectiveness of photodynamic therapy on treatment response and survival in patients with recurrent oral squamous cell carcinoma: A systematic review

Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy
Background: This systematic review assessed the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in patients with recurrent oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Methods: Clinical studies on recurrent OSCC treated with PDT alone were included.
Miguel Cardoso, Carlos Miguel Marto, Anabela Paula, Ana Sofia Coelho, Inês Amaro, Marta Pineiro, Teresa M.V.D. Pinho e Melo, Manuel Marques Ferreira, Maria Filomena Botelho, Eunice Carrilho, Mafalda Laranjo   +10 more
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In Vivo Efficacy of Zinc Phthalocyanine Nanocarriers IN Photodynamic Therapy of Cancer

Advanced Therapeutics, Volume 9, Issue 1, January 2026.
Zinc phthalocyanines are photosensitizing agents used in photodynamic therapy. Their incorporation into nanosystems enables their encapsulation, targeting, and functionalization, optimizing their therapeutic activity. The results highlight their therapeutic potential, reinforcing their relevance as an innovative strategy in cancer treatment and as a ...
Adrian Lima Roberto, Kammila Martins Nicolau Costa, Sara Efigênia Dantas de Mendonça y Araújo, Ingrid Larissa da Silva Soares, João Augusto Oshiro‐Junior   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quantification of the hematoporphyrin derivative by fluorescence measurementusing dual-wavelength excitation anddual-wavelength detection

, 1993
A theory is presented describing a method for quantitative measurement of fluorophores in vivo. The method employs a combination of two-wavelength excitation and two-wavelength detection. A dimensionless fluorescence ratio is defined. The theory predicts
Sterenborg, H. J., Sinaasappel, M.
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