Photodynamic therapy—current limitations and novel approaches
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) mostly relies on the generation of singlet oxygen, via the
excitation of a photosensitizer, so that target tumor cells can be destroyed. PDT can be …
excitation of a photosensitizer, so that target tumor cells can be destroyed. PDT can be …
[HTML][HTML] An updated overview on the development of new photosensitizers for anticancer photodynamic therapy
Photodynamic therapy (PDT), based on the photoactivation of photosensitizers (PSs), has
become a well-studied therapy for cancer. Photofrin®, belonging to the first generation of …
become a well-studied therapy for cancer. Photofrin®, belonging to the first generation of …
Molecular logic gates: the past, present and future
The field of molecular logic gates originated 25 years ago, when AP de Silva published a
seminal article in Nature. Stimulated by this ground breaking research, scientists were …
seminal article in Nature. Stimulated by this ground breaking research, scientists were …
Photosensitization and controlled photosensitization with BODIPY dyes
Highly versatile BODIPY dyes proved themselves to be very useful as photosensitizers.
These dyes can be derivatized to absorb essentially anywhere in the visible the near IR …
These dyes can be derivatized to absorb essentially anywhere in the visible the near IR …
Application of multifunctional BODIPY in photodynamic therapy
At present, BODIPY and its derivatives are a kind of multifunctional photosensitive organic
dyes, because of their small Stokes shift, strong absorption, narrow absorption and …
dyes, because of their small Stokes shift, strong absorption, narrow absorption and …
Exploring BODIPY derivatives as singlet oxygen photosensitizers for PDT
This minireview is devoted to honoring the memory of Dr. Thomas Dougherty, a pioneer of
modern photodynamic therapy (PDT). It compiles the most important inputs made by our …
modern photodynamic therapy (PDT). It compiles the most important inputs made by our …
Multitriggered tumor‐responsive drug delivery vehicles based on protein and polypeptide coassembly for enhanced photodynamic tumor ablation
N Zhang, F Zhao, Q Zou, Y Li, G Ma, X Yan - Small, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Tumor‐responsive nanocarriers are highly valuable and demanded for smart drug delivery
particularly in the field of photodynamic therapy (PDT), where a quick release of …
particularly in the field of photodynamic therapy (PDT), where a quick release of …
Recent advances in activatable organic photosensitizers for specific photodynamic therapy
M Liu, C Li - ChemPlusChem, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Photodynamic therapy is an alternative modality for the therapy of diseases such as cancer
in a minimally invasive manner. The essential photosensitizer, which acts as a catalyst when …
in a minimally invasive manner. The essential photosensitizer, which acts as a catalyst when …
AND-logic based fluorescent probe for selective detection of lysosomal bisulfite in living cells
JZ Li, YH Sun, CY Wang, ZQ Guo, YJ Shen… - Analytical …, 2019 - ACS Publications
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) plays significant roles in regulating cell apotosis and inflammation.
However, there are complex interactions between small biomolecules in cells, and the …
However, there are complex interactions between small biomolecules in cells, and the …
Carbazole‐linked near‐infrared aza‐bodipy dyes as triplet sensitizers and photoacoustic contrast agents for deep‐tissue imaging
Four new N‐ethylcarbazole‐linked aza‐boron‐dipyrromethene (aza‐BODIPY) dyes (8 a, b
and 9 a, b) were synthesized and characterized. The presence of the N‐ethylcarbazole …
and 9 a, b) were synthesized and characterized. The presence of the N‐ethylcarbazole …