<i>Galleria mellonella</i>—A Model for the Study of aPDT—Prospects and Drawbacks

<i>Galleria mellonella</i>—A Model for the Study of aPDT—Prospects and Drawbacks

<i>Galleria mellonella</i> is a promising <i>in vivo</i> model insect used for microbiological, medical, and pharmacological research. It provides a platform for testing the biocompatibility of various compounds and the kinetics of survival after an infection followed by subs...

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Main Authors:	Larysa Bugyna, Samuel Kendra, Helena Bujdáková
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:	Microorganisms
Subjects:	<i>Galleria mellonella</i> larvae infection antimicrobial photodynamic therapy photosensitizer irradiation
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/6/1455

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