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 +8 more
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Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic TherapyBowen's disease (BD) is an intraepithelial squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) that commonly affects older individuals, with the vulva being a prevalent site in women.
Xiaoqing Xiang +7 more
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Cancer targeting with biomolecules: a comparative study of photodynamic therapy efficacy using antibody or lectin conjugated phthalocyanine-PEG gold nanoparticles [PDF]
, 2015 The functionalisation of therapeutic nanoparticle constructs with cancer-specific biomolecules can enable selective tumour accumulation and targeted treatment. Water soluble gold nanoparticles (ca.
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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 +4 more
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Rat reproductive performance following photodynamic therapy with topically administered Photofrin [PDF]
, 2017 A rat animal model was used for comparing the photodynamic efficacy of two formulations of topically administered Photofrin in the uterus: 0.7 mg/kg Photofrin and 0.7 mg/kg Photofrin + 4% Azone, a penetrationenhancing agent.
Berns, Michael W. +7 more
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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 +5 more
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Investigating the photosensitizer-potential of targeted gallium corrole using multimode optical imaging [PDF]
, 2011 We recently developed a novel therapeutic particle, HerGa, for breast cancer treatment and detection. HerGa consists of a tumor-targeted cell penetration protein noncovalently assembled with a gallium-metallated corrole.
Chu, David +6 more
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Effect of novel porphyrazine photosensitizers on normal and tumor brain cells [PDF]
, 2020 Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a clinically approved procedure for targeting tumor cells. Though several different photosensitizers have been developed, there is still much demand for novel photosensitizers with improved properties.
Dmitri V. Krysko +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 +4 more
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In vivo Spectroscopic and Imaging Studies of Photosensitizer in Photodynamic Therapy [PDF]
, 1993 Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) has emerged as a useful cancer treatment modality which utilizes a tumor localizing dye and activating light to selectively destroy neoplastic tissue.
Fowler, A. H. +4 more
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