Importance of Rose Bengal Loaded with Nanoparticles for Anti-Cancer Photodynamic Therapy
Rose Bengal (RB) is a photosensitizer (PS) used in anti-cancer and anti-bacterial photodynamic therapy (PDT). The specific excitation of this PS allows the production of singlet oxygen and oxygen reactive species that kill bacteria and tumor cells. In this review, we summarize the history of the use...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-08-01
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Series: | Pharmaceuticals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/15/9/1093 |