Dear Colleagues,
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an ancient and unconventional medicinal technique. Research and development in the PDT field has been reinforced in novel therapeutic applications. PDT is recognized for its gentle, rapid results following a single treatment. Over time, PDT has been accepted as a clinical method in cancer treatment with porphyrin-like photosensitizers. So-called photodynamic action facilitates the fast photooxidation and killing/inactivation of target cells (malignances, pathogens, etc.). PDT involves three non-harmful components: a non-toxic photosensitizer in the absence of light, a suitable light spectrum in the visible and far-red range, and environmental oxygen. PDT remains a subject of intensive research, focused on advancing photosensitizers, light sources, and addressing unique pathological conditions with no other cure. The aim of this Special issue is to gather the latest insights in the field of experimental PDT, focusing on photobiological phenomenon, procedural dependencies, and outcomes for target cells. Research papers concerning biomedical PDT applications using novel photosensitizing agents are especially welcome. Original research studies in the fields of photobiology and experimental PDT are greatly appreciated and prioritized.
Dr. Vanya Mantareva
Guest Editor
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