Rat reproductive performance following photodynamic therapy with topically administered Photofrin [PDF]
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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Oxidative Stress-Based Photodynamic Therapy with Synthetic Sensitizers and/or Natural Antioxidants [PDF]
Photodynamic therapy (also called PDT, photoirradiation therapy, phototherapy, or photochemotherapy) as a new modality for cancer treatment involves the combination of light with a photosensitizing drug in an oxygen-rich environment.
Ion, Rodica-Mariana +1 more
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Design of Photosensitizing Agents for Targeted Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy [PDF]
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 the fact that it can be applied in a minimally invasive manner.
Bradley, Mark +2 more
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Ultrasound‐responsive nanoplatforms reprogram the tumor immune microenvironment by targeting tumor cells, immune cells, and non‐immune stromal cells to enhance the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy. Abstract Cancer immunotherapy represents a significant advancement in cancer treatment by enhancing the specific recognition and elimination of cancer cells.
Shilong Zhao +4 more
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Iron metabolism at the interface between host and pathogen: From nutritional immunity to antibacterial development [PDF]
Nutritional immunity is a form of innate immunity widespread in both vertebrates and invertebrates. The term refers to a rich repertoire of mechanisms set up by the host to inhibit bacterial proliferation by sequestering trace minerals (mainly iron, but ...
Bettati S. +7 more
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Polymeric nanoparticles enhance the sonodynamic activity of meso-tetrakis (4-sulfonatophenyl) porphyrin in an in vitro neuroblastoma model [PDF]
PURPOSE: Sonodynamic therapy is a developing noninvasive modality for cancer treatment, based on the selective activation of a sonosensitizer agent by acoustic cavitation.
Ballestri, M. +9 more
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This review elucidates URB design strategies, including genetic and physicochemical modifications, while dissecting the synergistic mechanisms governing spatiotemporal control. It further evaluates applications in targeted drug delivery, gene modulation, and immunotherapy, finally offering perspectives on overcoming translational barriers for clinical ...
Xueyao Wang +5 more
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AIEgens: An Exemplary Template for “One‐for‐All” Multimodal Phototheranostics
This review establishes a consensus that AIEgens serve as a quintessential template for “one‐for‐all” multimodal phototheranostics and systematically articulates the underlying rationale from a photophysical perspective. It comprehensively examines corresponding molecular engineering principles and performance optimization tactics, framed within the ...
Miaomiao Kang +9 more
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Альтернативні немедикаментозні методи протимікробного лікування хворих із патологією пародонта: озонотерапія, фотодинамотерапія; механізм дії, показання та протипоказання до використання (огляд літератури) [PDF]
Review literature from 1990 to 2012 years was performed. It was described disadvantages and side effects of antiseptics and antibiotics in tradition treatment of the parodontiul diseases.
Lychkovska, O. L., Melnychuk, H. M.
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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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