The role of the light source in antimicrobial photodynamic therapy
Marta Piksa, Cheng Lian, Imogen C. Samuel, Imogen C. Samuel, Krzysztof Pawlik, Ifor D. W. Samuel, Ifor D. W. Samuel, Katarzyna Matczyszyn
Abstract
and clinical studies are needed and are expected to be facilitated by advances in light sources, leading to APDT becoming a sustainable, alternative therapeutic option for bacterial and other microbial infections in the future.
Topics & Concepts
Photodynamic therapyAntimicrobialLight sourceIn vivoNanotechnologyBiochemical engineeringBiologyMicrobiologyChemistryBiotechnologyMaterials scienceOpticsEngineeringOrganic chemistryPhysicsPhotodynamic Therapy Research StudiesNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsOcular Infections and Treatments