With Blue Light against Biofilms: Berberine as Natural Photosensitizer for Photodynamic Inactivation of Human Pathogens

Evolving antibiotic resistance of bacteria is a prevailing global challenge in health care and requires the development of safe and efficient alternatives to classic antibiotics. Photodynamic Inactivation (PDI) has proven to be a promising alternative for treatment of a broad range of microorganisms...

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Main Authors: Annette Wimmer, Michael Glueck, Jun Liu, Michael Fefer, Kristjan Plaetzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-07-01
Series:Photonics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/11/7/647