Synthesis of novel benzofurocoumarin analogues and their anti-proliferative effect on human cancer cell lines [PDF]
The synthesis of five new tetracyclic benzofurocoumarin (benzopsoralen) analogues is described. Their inhibitory effects on the growth of three human tumour cell lines (MDA MB 231 (breast adenocarcinoma), HeLa (cervix adenocarcinoma) and TCC-SUP (bladder
Campos, Ana M. F. Oliveira+4 more
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Artificial daylight photodynamic therapy is a near-painless treatment for actinic keratoses, which can be performed indoors using a controlled light dose. Daylight photodynamic therapy is approved only for treatment of grade I–II actinic keratoses.
Vivian Lindholm+5 more
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Cytochrome P450 CYP1B1 interacts with 8-methoxypsoralen (8-MOP) and influences psoralen-Ultraviolet A (PUVA) sensitivity [PDF]
Background: There are unpredictable inter-individual differences in sensitivity to psoralen-UVA (PUVA) photochemotherapy, used to treat skin diseases including psoriasis.
Deeni, Yusuf Y.+4 more
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Ultraviolet Radiation Sources and Dosimetry [PDF]
As a dermatologist, it is necessary to have some knowledge about the principles of phototherapy and photochemotherapy. Thus, these treatments can be used more effectively.
Ayşe Kavak, Zehra Gürlevik
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Guidelines on the use of extracorporeal photopheresis [PDF]
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Arenberger, P.+39 more
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Dentition Type as a Determinant of Microbial Load Reduction by Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy in Deep Dentin Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis [PDF]
Statement of the Problem: Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is a protocol proposed for reduction of bacterial load in deep dentin caries in primary and permanent dentitions.
Zahra Baghani+2 more
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Photoactivatable metal complexes : from theory to applications in biotechnology and medicine [PDF]
This short review highlights some of the exciting new experimental and theoretical developments in the field of photoactivatable metal complexes and their applications in biotechnology and medicine.
Sadler, P. J., Smith, Nicola A.
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Current applications and future potential for bioinorganic chemistry in the development of anticancer drugs [PDF]
This review illustrates notable recent progress in the field of medicinal bioinorganic chemistry as many new approaches to the design of innovative metal-based anticancer drugs are emerging.
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Efficacy of Narrowband UVB vs. PUVA in Patients with Early-Stage Mycosis Fungoides [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Mycosis fungoides (MF) is a non-Hodgkin's T-cell lymphoma of the skin that often begins as limited patches and plaques with slow progression to systemic involvement.
Apetato, M, Ponte, P, Serrão, V
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Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) shows promise in eliminating oral pathogens without inducing microbial resistance. Yet, it faces limited biofilm penetration by the photosensitizer, which hinders its efficacy against mature, thick biofilms. This
Abdulrahman A. Balhaddad+5 more
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