Combination of Two Photosensitisers in Anticancer, Antimicrobial and Upconversion Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a special form of phototherapy in which oxygen is needed, in addition to light and a drug called a photosensitiser (PS), to create cytotoxic species that can destroy cancer cells and various pathogens. PDT is often used in combination with other antitumor and antimicrob...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-04-01
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Series: | Pharmaceuticals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/16/4/613 |