ReviewNanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Carbon Dots in Photodynamic/Photothermal Antimicrobial Therapy.
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- Carbon Dots and Their Functionalization with Photosensitizer Chlorin E6: Advancing Antibacterial Efficacy Through Enhanced Photodynamic Effects.Pharmaceutics · 2026Article
- Iodine-doped carbon dots for fluorescence/computed tomography imaging and photodynamic therapy of tumor cells.RSC advances · 2026Article
- Fluorescence-Guided Chitosan and Eugenol-Based Carbon Dots for Comprehensive Infection Control and In Vitro Wound-Healing Applications in Dentistry.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Fluorescent Carbon Dots-Antibiotic Nanocomposite Drug for the Eradication of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria.ACS omega · 2026Article
- Recent Advances in Nanoparticle-Mediated Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- The Role of Carbon Dots in Regulating the Periodontal Immune Microenvironment: Progress and Perspectives.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Carbon dots: A promising tool for viral infection treatment.Materials today. Bio · 2025Review
- Effect of photodynamic therapy with imipenem and gentamicin-derived carbon dots on the expression of quorum sensing and virulence genes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.BMC microbiology · 2025Article
- Zinc-doped curcumin carbon dots promote infected wound healing with photodynamic via the VEGF signaling pathway.Journal of nanobiotechnology · 2025Article
- Nanoagent-Mediated Photothermal Therapy: From Delivery System Design to Synergistic Theranostic Applications.International journal of nanomedicine · 2025Review
- Toxicological Assessment of 2-Hydroxychalcone-Mediated Photodynamic Therapy: Comparative In Vitro and In Vivo Approaches.Pharmaceutics · 2024Article
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Abstract
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents an escalating global challenge as conventional antibiotic treatments become less effective. In response, photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) have emerged as promising alternatives. While rooted in ancient practices, these methods have evolved with modern innovations, particularly through the integration of lasers, refining their efficacy. PDT harnesses photosensitizers to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are detrimental to microbial cells, whereas PTT relies on heat to induce cellular damage. The key to their effectiveness lies in the utilization of photosensitizers, especially when integrated into nano- or micron-scale supports, which amplify ROS production and enhance antimicrobial activity. Over the last decade, carbon dots (CDs) have emerged as a highly promising nanomaterial, attracting increasing attention owing to their distinctive properties and versatile applications, including PDT and PTT. They can not only function as photosensitizers, but also synergistically combine with other photosensitizers to enhance overall efficacy. This review explores the recent advancements in CDs, underscoring their significance and potential in reshaping advanced antimicrobial therapeutics.
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