ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2024
Photodynamic Therapy: Past, Current, and Future.
Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 39 papers.
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39 citing papers in PubMed.
- Sorafenib-loaded porphyrin-phospholipid liposomes for enhanced chemophototherapy in hepatocellular carcinoma.RSC advances · 2026Article
- Association Between Photodynamic Therapy Session Number and Psychosexual Well-Being in Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: A Correlation Analysis.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Reprogramming Photodynamic Therapy with BODIPY Photosensitizers: From Local Phototoxicity Toward Precision Photodynamic Oncology.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Photodynamic Therapy in Cancer: Mechanisms, Photosensitizer Technology, Vitamin Modulation, and Rational Combination Design.Biomedicines · 2026Review
- Mitochondria-targeted phototherapeutic system enabling spatiotemporal-controlled NADH depletion for keloid intervention.Materials today. Bio · 2026Article
- Rethinking photosensitization in therapy and sun protection.Chemical science · 2026Review
- Nano-silymarin combined with methylene blue photodynamic therapy versus monotherapies of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: in-vitro study.BMC cancer · 2026Article
- ROS-responsive tegafur-pheophorbide a conjugate-loaded microneedles for deep drug delivery and chemo-photodynamic therapy of superficial tumors.International journal of pharmaceutics: X · 2026Article
- Red-Emissive Azure A-Derived Carbon Dots with Semi-Ordered spACS omega · 2026Article
- Photo-immunotherapeutic PDA-Ce6-R837 nanoparticles enhance the induction of immunogenic responses in melanoma cells.RSC advances · 2026Article
- Photodynamic Therapy in Dermatology.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Mechanism-guided design of specific-activated photosensitizers for precision photodynamic therapy.Chemical science · 2026Review
- Analysis of the Uptake of Hypericin byPharmaceutics · 2026Article
- Light-Controlled Modulation of the Endocannabinoid System: Photoswitchable Ligands for Cannabinoid and TRPV1 Receptors.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Multifunctional CuFrontiers in chemistry · 2026Review
- Current Perspectives on Photodynamic Therapy for Skin Diseases: A Narrative Review.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Review
- The Cross-Species Implantable ATP Battery Inspired by Photosynthesis for Application in Diseases.International journal of nanomedicine · 2026Review
- Recent Advances in Nanomedicine for Targeted Phototherapy in Head and Neck Cancer.International journal of nanomedicine · 2026Review
- Targeting the SOX9/TIMP1 Axis with iRGD-Conjugated Nanoplatform Enhances Dendritic Cell Function and Photodynamic Immunotherapy in Gastric Cancer.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026Article
- Advancing Lung Cancer Treatment: A Comprehensive Review of Photodynamic Therapy and Nanoparticle Applications.Pharmaceutics · 2025Review
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Abstract
The Greek roots of the word "photodynamic" are as follows: "phos" (φω~ς) means "light" and "dynamis" (δύναμις) means "force" or "power". Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an innovative treatment method based on the ability of photosensitizers to produce reactive oxygen species after the exposure to light that corresponds to an absorbance wavelength of the photosensitizer, either in the visible or near-infrared range. This process results in damage to pathological cancer cells, while minimizing the impact on healthy tissues. PDT is a promising direction in the treatment of many diseases, with particular emphasis on the fight against cancer and other diseases associated with excessive cell growth. The power of light contributed to the creation of phototherapy, whose history dates back to ancient times. It was then noticed that some substances exposed to the sun have a negative effect on the body, while others have a therapeutic effect. This work provides a detailed review of photodynamic therapy, from its origins to the present day. It is surprising how a seemingly simple beam of light can have such a powerful healing effect, which is used not only in dermatology, but also in oncology, surgery, microbiology, virology, and even dentistry. However, despite promising results, photodynamic therapy still faces many challenges. Moreover, photodynamic therapy requires further research and improvement.
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