The use of photodynamic therapy in medical practice

• DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1373263
• Publication Date: 2024-05-13T13:06:41Z
• Authors: David Aebisher; Kacper Rogóż; Angelika Myśliwiec; Klaudia Dynarowicz; Rafał Wiench; Grzegorz Cieślar; Aleksandra Kawczy...; Dorota Bartusik-A...
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; medical practice; Oncology; treatment cancer; oncology; Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens; photosensitizers; RC254-282; photodynamic therapy (PDT)

Cancer therapy, especially for tumors near sensitive areas, demands precise treatment. This review explores photodynamic therapy (PDT), a method leveraging photosensitizers (PS), specific wavelength light, and oxygen to target cancer effectively. Recent advancements affirm PDT’s efficacy, utilizing ROS generation induce cell death. With history spanning over decades, dynamic evolution has expanded its application across dermatology, oncology, dentistry. aims dissect principles, from inception contemporary medical applications, highlighting role in modern treatment strategies.