Targeted photoimmunotherapy for cancer
Biomolecular Concepts, 2022 Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a clinically approved procedure that can exert a curative action against malignant cells. The treatment implies the administration of a photoactive molecular species that, upon absorption of visible or near infrared light ...
Mussini Andrea +6 more
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Recent Advances of Photoactive Near-Infrared Carbon Dots in Cancer Photodynamic Therapy
Pharmaceutics, 2023 Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment that employs exogenously produced reactive oxygen species (ROS) to kill cancer cells. ROS are generated from the interaction of excited-state photosensitizers (PSs) or photosensitizing agents with molecular ...
Jinxing Song +4 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Tumor‐tropic human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) were used as delivery vehicles for magnetotheranostic gold–iron oxide nanoflowers. Magnetic particle imaging of the iron component demonstrated widespread intratumoral distribution and sustained retention in contrast to injection of naked nanoflowers.
Behnaz Ghaemi +7 more
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Porphyrinoid biohybrid materials as an emerging toolbox for biomedical light management [PDF]
, 2018 The development of photoactive and biocompatible nanomaterials is a current major challenge of materials science and nanotechnology, as they will contribute to promoting current and future biomedical applications.
Almeida-Marrero, Verónica +4 more
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Nano‐ and Micro‐Sized Solid Materials Used as Antiviral Agents
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Due to the rise of viral infections in humans and possible viral outbreaks, the use of nano‐ or micro‐sized materials as antiviral agents is rapidly increasing. This review explores their antiviral properties against RNA and DNA viruses, either as a prevention or a treatment tool, by delving into their mechanisms of action and how to properly assess ...
Orfeas‐Evangelos Plastiras +6 more
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Aminosquaraines as potential photodynamic agents: Synthesis and evaluation of in vitro cytotoxicity [PDF]
, 2017 © 2017 Elsevier Ltd The synthesis of several aminosquaraine cationic dyes displaying strong absorption within the so-called phototherapeutic window (650–850 nm) is described.
Calhelha, Ricardo C. +4 more
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Drug‐Free Thrombolysis Mediated by Physically Activated Micro/Nanoparticles
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Overview of particle‐mediated thrombolytic effects (thermal, mechanical, and chemical) and their activating physical stimuli (light, ultrasound, and magnetic field) in drug‐free thrombolysis. ABSTRACT Thrombus‐associated disorders rank among the world's leading causes of death, with ischemic heart disease and stroke as the main contributors.
Pierre Sarfati +2 more
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Photodynamic inactivation of in vitro bacterial cultures from pressure ulcers Inativação fotodinâmica de culturas de bactérias in vitro provenientes de úlceras de pressão
Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira, 2006 PURPOSE: To evaluate in vitro the antibacterial effect of diode laser light of wavelength 650 nm, in association with the photosensitive substance toluidine blue, on the bacteria in infected skin ulcers.
Paulo de Tarso Camillo de Carvalho +6 more
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Photosensitizers-Loaded Nanocarriers for Enhancement of Photodynamic Therapy in Melanoma Treatment
Pharmaceutics, 2023 Malignant melanoma poses a significant global health burden. It is the most aggressive and lethal form of skin cancer, attributed to various risk factors such as UV radiation exposure, genetic modifications, chemical carcinogens, immunosuppression, and ...
Ana Maria Udrea +6 more
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Use of antihypertensive drugs and risk of keratinocyte carcinoma: A meta‐analysis of observational studies [PDF]
, 2018 Purpose Current epidemiologic evidence on the association between antihypertensive drugs and keratinocyte carcinoma (KC) risk is inconsistent. We sought to quantify this association by meta‐analysis of observational studies.
Asgari, Maryam M. +5 more
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