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Inactivation of Campylobacter jejuni by exposure to high-intensity 405-nm visible light [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Although considerable research has been carried out on a range of environmental factors that impact on the survival of Campylobacter jejuni, there is limited information on the effects of violet/blue light on this pathogen. This investigation was carried
Anderson, J.G.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Antimicrobial Photodynamic Inactivation Mediated by Rose Bengal and Erythrosine Is Effective in the Control of Food-Related Bacteria in Planktonic and Biofilm States

open access: yesMolecules, 2018
The thermal and chemical-based methods applied for microbial control in the food industry are not always environmentally friendly and may change the nutritional and organoleptic characteristics of the final products.
Alex Fiori Silva   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Advancing Photodynamic Therapy for Endodontic Disinfection with Nanoparticles: Present Evidence and Upcoming Approaches

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2021
The persistence of microorganisms in the root canal system is one of the leading causes of root canal treatment failure. Root canal anatomy is complex, and it is often a challenge to obtain optimal disinfection.
Rayyan A. Alfirdous   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

DNA Oxidation Photoinduced by Norharmane Rhenium(I) Polypyridyl Complexes: Effect of the Bidentate N,N′-Ligands on the Damage Profile [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
ReI-polypyridyl complexes have interesting and distinctive photochemical and photosensitizing properties. This work describes the capability to induce (or photoinduce) DNA damage of three ReI-complexes with a naturally occurring alkaloid called ...
Ahmad   +82 more
core   +1 more source

Activatable Photosensitizers: Agents for Selective Photodynamic Therapy [PDF]

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, 2016
Recent developments in the design of bifunctional and activatable photosensitizers rejuvenate the aging field of photodynamic sensitization and photodynamic therapy. While systematic studies have uncovered new dyes that can serve as potential photosensitizers, the most promising results have come from studies aimed at gaining precise control over the ...
Li X., Kolemen S., Yoon J., Akkaya E.U.
openaire   +4 more sources

Immobilized photosensitizers for antimicrobial applications [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT) is a very promising alternative to conventional antibiotics for the efficient inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms; this is due to the fact that it is virtually impossible for resistant strains to ...
Boyle, Ross W.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Phytochemical Profile and In Vitro Antioxidant and Photobiological Properties of Different Extracts from Prangos ferulacea Lindl.

open access: yesAntioxidants, 2023
Interesting photobiological properties have been demonstrated for some Cachrys species, including C. libanotis L., C. sicula L., and C. pungens Jan. The present study was designed to assess the photocytotoxic activity of Prangos ferulacea Lindl. (synonym
Mariangela Marrelli   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Treatment of head and neck cancer with photodynamic therapy: results after one year [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a new and promising treatment modality for the treatment of malignant disease. This paper reports the preliminary experience of our group in the use of this therapy for the treatment of tumours arising in the head and neck ...
DeJode, ML   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Overview on topical 5-ALA photodynamic therapy use for non melanoma skin cancers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Ultraviolet radiation (UV) contributes to a variety of skin diseases including inflammation, degenerative aging, and cancer. Historically, humans have been exposed to UV radiation mainly through occupational exposure; recreational UV exposure, however ...
Bianchini, Daniela   +7 more
core   +3 more sources

Modulation of 5-Aminolevulinic acid mediated photodynamic therapy induced cell death in a human lung adenocarcinoma cell line [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a cancer treatment involving the administration of a photosensitising drug which selectively accumulates in tumor tissue, followed by irradiation with appropriate wavelength light.
Battle, A.   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

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