Photophysics and photochemistry of photodynamic therapy: fundamental aspects

By Kristjan Plaetzer, B. Krammer, Juergen Berlanda, F. Berr, T. Kiesslich. Lasers in Medical Science, 2009

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Transition Metal Complexes and Photodynamic Therapy from a Tumor-Centered Approach: Challenges, Opportunities, and Highlights from the Development of TLD1433 (2018, neutral): “10,33 Certainly, if the tumor is deep-seated and/or solid, tissue-penetrating near-infrared (NIR) light is advantageous.”
Photodynamic therapy (PDT): a short review on cellular mechanisms and cancer research applications for PDT. (2009, background): “The light source for PDT must exhibit suitable spectral characteristics that coincide with the maximum absorption wavelength range of the PS applied in order to generate enough ROS to produce a cytotoxic effect [11].”
PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY OF CANCER: AN UPDATE (2011, background): “The choice of optimal combinations of PSs, light sources, and treatment parameters is crucial for successful PDT.(21,22)”
Oncologic photodynamic therapy photosensitizers: a clinical review. (2010, background): “Amphilicity When systemically introduced, clinically successful PS will travel to the location needing treatment [19,31,32].”
Oncologic Photodynamic Therapy: Basic Principles, Current Clinical Status and Future Directions (2017, background): “The exact molecular mechanisms of these photochemical reactions have been described in detail elsewhere [16].”