The Role of Porphyrinoid Photosensitizers for Skin Wound Healing

The Role of Porphyrinoid Photosensitizers for Skin Wound Healing

Microorganisms, usually bacteria and fungi, grow and spread in skin wounds, causing infections. These infections trigger the immune system and cause inflammation and tissue damage within the skin or wound, slowing down the healing process. The use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) to eradicate microorga...

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Main Authors: Mariana C. S. Vallejo, Nuno M. M. Moura, Ana T. P. C. Gomes, Ana S. M. Joaquinito, Maria Amparo F. Faustino, Adelaide Almeida, Idalina Gonçalves, Vanda Vaz Serra, Maria Graça P. M. S. Neves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
wound healing
photosensitizer
ALA
protoporphyrin-IX
porphyrins
chlorins
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/8/4121

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