Nkune Nkune

Phone+27 11 559 6245
Emailnnkuneuj.acza
Websitehttps://za.linkedin.com/in/nkune-williams-nkune-phd-7aab3ab8

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Photodynamic therapy, nanomedicine, and molecular toxicology.

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

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6 Article
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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
15 Citations (Scopus)
Novel nanoplatforms for antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation of bacterial biofilm infections
Nkune, N. W. & Abrahamse, H., Dec 2025, In: Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy. 56, 105297.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access
Quantum dots in photodynamic therapy
Nkune, N. W., Simelane, W. N., Nene, L. C. & Abrahamse, H., 1 Jan 2025, NanoPDT: Nanomaterials-Enhanced Photodynamic Therapy. Elsevier, p. 143-188 46 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
The Combination of Active-Targeted Photodynamic Therapy and Photoactivated Chemotherapy for Enhanced Cancer Treatment
Nkune, N. W. & Abrahamse, H., Jun 2025, In: Journal of Biophotonics. 18, 6, e70005.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access
4 Citations (Scopus)
Anticancer photodynamic activities of triphenylphosphine-labelled phthalocyanines and their bovine serum albumin-gold nanoparticles- complexes on melanoma A375 cell lines in vitro
Nene, L. C., Nkune, N. W. & Abrahamse, H., Jul 2024, In: Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry. 256, 112570.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
5 Citations (Scopus)

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 from University of Johannesburg in the Area of Bacterial Infections and Mycoses Published (Novel nanoplatforms for antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation of bacterial biofilm infections)
Abrahamse, H. & Nkune, N.
12/12/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Study Results from University of Johannesburg Broaden Understanding of Melanoma (The Efficacy of Zinc Phthalocyanine Nanoconjugate on Melanoma Cells Grown as Three-Dimensional Multicellular Tumour Spheroids)
Abrahamse, H. & Nkune, N.
15/09/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
New Study Findings from University of Johannesburg Illuminate Research in Cancer (Anti-Hypoxia Nanoplatforms for Enhanced Photosensitizer Uptake and Photodynamic Therapy Effects in Cancer Cells)
Abrahamse, H. & Nkune, N.
14/02/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Reports Outline Cannabidiol Study Findings from University of Johannesburg (Photodynamic Therapy Efficacy of Novel Zinc Phthalocyanine Tetra Sodium 2-Mercaptoacetate Combined with Cannabidiol on Metastatic Melanoma)
Abrahamse, H. & Nkune, N.
30/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media

Dr Nkune Nkune

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

Novel nanoplatforms for antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation of bacterial biofilm infections

Quantum dots in photodynamic therapy

The Combination of Active-Targeted Photodynamic Therapy and Photoactivated Chemotherapy for Enhanced Cancer Treatment

Anticancer photodynamic activities of triphenylphosphine-labelled phthalocyanines and their bovine serum albumin-gold nanoparticles- complexes on melanoma A375 cell lines in vitro

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

Studies from University of Johannesburg in the Area of Bacterial Infections and Mycoses Published (Novel nanoplatforms for antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation of bacterial biofilm infections)

Study Results from University of Johannesburg Broaden Understanding of Melanoma (The Efficacy of Zinc Phthalocyanine Nanoconjugate on Melanoma Cells Grown as Three-Dimensional Multicellular Tumour Spheroids)

New Study Findings from University of Johannesburg Illuminate Research in Cancer (Anti-Hypoxia Nanoplatforms for Enhanced Photosensitizer Uptake and Photodynamic Therapy Effects in Cancer Cells)

Reports Outline Cannabidiol Study Findings from University of Johannesburg (Photodynamic Therapy Efficacy of Novel Zinc Phthalocyanine Tetra Sodium 2-Mercaptoacetate Combined with Cannabidiol on Metastatic Melanoma)

Dr Nkune Nkune

Personal profile

Research Interests

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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Press/Media