Results 31 to 40 of about 528 (169)
Cells, 2023 Riboflavin, a water-soluble vitamin B2, possesses unique biological and physicochemical properties. Its photosensitizing properties make it suitable for various biological applications, such as pathogen inactivation and photodynamic therapy. However, the
Małgorzata Insińska-Rak +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Method of photodynamic inactivation of viruses in air
Technical Physics, 2022 The photodynamic inactivation of viruses by a microporous photocatalytic element made of copper or copper alloy is the very method of ensuring biosafety that the article is about. Based on this method, encouraging results of virological studies (using the influenza virus as a test) were obtained as well as the equipment solving the strategic task ...
I. M. Belousova +8 more
openaire +1 more source
Photosensitizer-Embedded Polyacrylonitrile Nanofibers as Antimicrobial Non-Woven Textile
Nanomaterials, 2016 Toward the objective of developing platform technologies for anti-infective materials based upon photodynamic inactivation, we employed electrospinning to prepare a non-woven textile comprised of polyacrylonitrile nanofibers embedded with a porphyrin ...
Sarah L. Stanley +6 more
doaj +1 more source
PhotonicsEvolving antibiotic resistance of bacteria is a prevailing global challenge in health care and requires the development of safe and efficient alternatives to classic antibiotics.
Annette Wimmer +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Properties of halogenated and sulfonated porphyrins relevant for the selection of photosensitizers in anticancer and antimicrobial therapies. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 The impact of substituents on the photochemical and biological properties of tetraphenylporphyrin-based photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy of cancer (PDT) as well as photodynamic inactivation of microorganisms (PDI) was examined. Spectroscopic and
Barbara Pucelik +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2021 Over the last centuries, the influenza virus has been the cause of one of the deadliest and most concerning respiratory tract infections. Besides being annually responsible for thousands of deaths worldwide, it's capable of originating pandemics that can
Rafael T. Aroso +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Advances in BODIPY Derivatives for Antibacterial Phototherapy
Angewandte Chemie, EarlyView.This review systematically summarizes the design strategies and structure‐activity relationships of BODIPY‐based antibacterial phototherapy, covering molecular engineering of small‐molecule photosensitizers and nanoplatforms, bacterial targeting and carrier design, and discussing the challenges and future perspectives associated with clinical ...
Li Lv +9 more
wiley +2 more sources
Photodynamic Decontamination of Food: Assessing Surface Challenges Against Listeria monocytogenes
MicroorganismsListeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen of significant concern. While it typically causes mild, self-limiting gastroenteritis, it poses a much higher threat to immunocompromised individuals and pregnant women, where it may lead to miscarriage ...
Anabel Cenit +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Sublethal Photodynamic Treatment Does Not Lead to Development of Resistance
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2018 A promising new alternative approach for eradication of antibiotic-resistant strains is to expose microbes to photosensitizers, which upon illumination generate reactive oxygen species.
Rawan Al-Mutairi +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Angewandte Chemie, EarlyView.π‐Extended COUPY dyes, obtained by vinylogation of coumarin‐based COUPY scaffolds, shift absorption, and emission deep into the NIR region while preserving compactness and synthetic accessibility. These bright, photostable dyes enable live‐cell imaging, FLIM, and site‐specific peptide conjugation, offering a modular platform for targeted bioimaging and
Diego Abad‐Montero +11 more
wiley +2 more sources