Blassan George

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Phone+27 11 559 6926
Emailblassanguj.acza
Websitehttps://www.uj.ac.za/members/blassan-george

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The anticancer properties of medicinal plants and Phyto photodynamic therapy of cancer.

Education/Academic qualification

Doctorate Degree

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 15 Life on Land

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Applications of synthetic non-porphyrinoid photosensitizers for antimicrobial photodynamic disinfection of natural water systems
Sardana, S., Agrawal, S., George, B. P., Abrahamse, H. & Sarbadhikary, P., Mar 2026, In: Dyes and Pigments. 246, 113308.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access
2 Citations (Scopus)
Enhanced anticancer potential of Punica granatum fruit extract in combination with Pheophorbide-a mediated photodynamic therapy on MCF-7 breast cancer cells
Fakudze, N., Sarbadhikary, P., Abrahamse, H. & George, B. P., Mar 2026, In: Advances in Traditional Medicine. 26, 1, p. 143-161 19 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Advancements in metal and metal oxide nanoparticles for targeted cancer therapy and imaging: Mechanisms, applications, and safety concerns
Sidhic, J., Aswathi, M. K., Prasad, A., Tom, A., Mohan, P., Sarbadhikary, P., Narayanankutty, A., George, S., Abrahamse, H. & George, B. P., Mar 2025, In: Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. 105, 106622.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access
33 Citations (Scopus)
Anti-proliferative and photodynamic activities of Senna didymobotrya (Fresen.) leaf alkaloid-rich extracts against breast cancer cells
Olofinsan, K. A., Abrahamse, H. & George, B. P., Dec 2025, In: BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 25, 1, 17.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
3 Citations (Scopus)
An update on recent advances in fluorescent materials for fluorescence molecular imaging: a review
Nkune, N. W., Moloudi, K., George, B. P. & Abrahamse, H., 30 Jun 2025, In: RSC Advances. 15, 28, p. 22267-22284 18 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access
14 Citations (Scopus)

Data on Antimicrobials Reported by Researchers at Department of Life Sciences (Applications of Synthetic Non-porphyrinoid Photosensitizers for Antimicrobial Photodynamic Disinfection of Natural Water Systems)
George, B., Abrahamse, H. & Sarbadhikary, P.
5/03/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Data from University of Johannesburg Provide New Insights into Nanomedicine (Emerging light-based strategies in cancer theranostics: Photodynamic therapy, nanomedicine, and precision oncology)
George, B. & Sarbadhikary, P.
5/03/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Researchers at University of Johannesburg Have Reported New Data on Phototherapy [Milk-derived exosomes (MDE) for photosensitizer delivery in photodynamic therapy: A review]
George, B., Abrahamse, H., Nkune, N. & Moloudi, K.
16/02/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Studies in the Area of Cancer Reported from University of Johannesburg (Emerging Advances in Nanomedicine for Targeted Cancer Photoimmunotherapy and Photo-Immunometabolic Therapy)
George, B., Abrahamse, H., Sarbadhikary, P. & Chota, A.
19/12/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Researchers' Work from University of Johannesburg Focuses on Cancer Gene Therapy (Mechanistic insights into apoptosis induced by green synthesized liposomal gold nanoparticles enhancing photodynamic therapy in triple-negative breast cancer)
George, B. & Abrahamse, H.
15/12/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media

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Applications of synthetic non-porphyrinoid photosensitizers for antimicrobial photodynamic disinfection of natural water systems

Enhanced anticancer potential of Punica granatum fruit extract in combination with Pheophorbide-a mediated photodynamic therapy on MCF-7 breast cancer cells

Advancements in metal and metal oxide nanoparticles for targeted cancer therapy and imaging: Mechanisms, applications, and safety concerns

Anti-proliferative and photodynamic activities of Senna didymobotrya (Fresen.) leaf alkaloid-rich extracts against breast cancer cells

An update on recent advances in fluorescent materials for fluorescence molecular imaging: a review

Data on Antimicrobials Reported by Researchers at Department of Life Sciences (Applications of Synthetic Non-porphyrinoid Photosensitizers for Antimicrobial Photodynamic Disinfection of Natural Water Systems)

Data from University of Johannesburg Provide New Insights into Nanomedicine (Emerging light-based strategies in cancer theranostics: Photodynamic therapy, nanomedicine, and precision oncology)

Researchers at University of Johannesburg Have Reported New Data on Phototherapy [Milk-derived exosomes (MDE) for photosensitizer delivery in photodynamic therapy: A review]

Studies in the Area of Cancer Reported from University of Johannesburg (Emerging Advances in Nanomedicine for Targeted Cancer Photoimmunotherapy and Photo-Immunometabolic Therapy)

Researchers' Work from University of Johannesburg Focuses on Cancer Gene Therapy (Mechanistic insights into apoptosis induced by green synthesized liposomal gold nanoparticles enhancing photodynamic therapy in triple-negative breast cancer)

Prof Blassan George

Personal profile

Research Interests

Education/Academic qualification

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Research output

Press/Media