Self-assembled phthalocyanine-based nano-photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy for hypoxic tumors
Lin He, Ding Ma
Abstract
This paper reviews the potential of self-assembled phthalocyanine-based nano-photosensitizers for overcoming the limitations of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in treating hypoxic tumors.
Topics & Concepts
Photodynamic therapyPhthalocyaninePhotosensitizerNano-NanotechnologyMedicineMaterials scienceChemistryPhotochemistryOrganic chemistryComposite materialNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsPhotodynamic Therapy Research StudiesPorphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry