Advances in Medicine: Photodynamic Therapy

Advances in Medicine: Photodynamic Therapy

Over the past decades, medicine has made enormous progress, revolutionized by modern technologies and innovative therapeutic approaches. One of the most exciting branches of these developments is photodynamic therapy (PDT). Using a combination of light of a specific wavelength and specially designed...

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Published in:International journal of molecular sciences Vol. 25; no. 15; p. 8258
Main Authors: Aebisher, David, Szpara, Jakub, Bartusik-Aebisher, Dorota
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 01-08-2024
Subjects:
19th century
20th century
Ancient civilizations
Animals
Bacterial infections
Bacterial Infections - drug therapy
Cancer
Cancer therapies
Experiments
Greek civilization
Health aspects
history of photodynamic therapy
Human body
Humans
in vitro
in vivo
Light therapy
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Methylene blue
nanotechnology
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Photochemotherapy
Photochemotherapy - methods
Photodynamic therapy
photosensitizers
Photosensitizing Agents - therapeutic use
Skin
Success
Toxicity
Tumors
Greece
China
cancer therapies
development
photodynamic therapy
in vitro
nanotechnology
history of photodynamic therapy
in vivo
photosensitizers
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Summary:Over the past decades, medicine has made enormous progress, revolutionized by modern technologies and innovative therapeutic approaches. One of the most exciting branches of these developments is photodynamic therapy (PDT). Using a combination of light of a specific wavelength and specially designed photosensitizing substances, PDT offers new perspectives in the fight against cancer, bacterial infections, and other diseases that are resistant to traditional treatment methods. In today's world, where there is a growing problem of drug resistance, the search for alternative therapies is becoming more and more urgent. Imagine that we could destroy cancer cells or bacteria using light, without the need to use strong chemicals or antibiotics. This is what PDT promises. By activating photosensitizers using appropriately adjusted light, this therapy can induce the death of cancer or bacterial cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues. In this work, we will explore this fascinating method, discovering its mechanisms of action, clinical applications, and development prospects. We will also analyze the latest research and patient testimonies to understand the potential of PDT for the future of medicine.
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ISSN:1422-0067
1661-6596
1422-0067
DOI:10.3390/ijms25158258