Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) in drug delivery: Nano-innovations enhancing treatment outcomes

Ahmed N. Al-Jamal; Ali Fawzi Al-Hussainy; Bahira Abdulrazzaq Mohammed; Hadi Hussein Abbas; Issa Mohammed Kadhim; Zahraa Hassan Ward; Debarshi Kar Mahapatra; Tomy Muringayil Joseph; Ehsan kianfar; Sabu Thomas

doi:10.1016/j.hsr.2025.100218

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) in drug delivery: Nano-innovations enhancing treatment outcomes

Ahmed N. Al-Jamal
, Ali Fawzi Al-Hussainy
, Bahira Abdulrazzaq Mohammed
, Hadi Hussein Abbas
, Issa Mohammed Kadhim
, Zahraa Hassan Ward
, Debarshi Kar Mahapatra
, Tomy Muringayil Joseph
, Ehsan kianfar
, Sabu Thomas

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Abstract

One approach to treating cancer and other infections is Photodynamic Therapy (PDT). Numerous treatment modalities including PDT have long recognized the need to improve the performance of nanoscale therapeutic frameworks. Photosensitizers (Ps) are NPs used in PDT, selectively targeting malignant tissues for therapeutic effects, while sparing healthy cells. Using NPs as a carrier might be a great achievement since these NPs have all the necessary components for an ideal PDT operator. The review explores various types of NPs used in PDT. It also depicts the subsequent advancements in the use of inorganic NPs and NPs derived from biodegradable polymers. Varieties of dynamic NPs including those that upconvert, self-radiate, and photosynthesize are now under review.

Original language	English
Article number	100218
Journal	Health Sciences Review
Volume	14
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hsr.2025.100218
Publication status	Published - Mar 2025

Keywords

Light therapy
Photodynamic
Photosynthesize
Quantum dots
Therapy

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General Medicine

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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) in drug delivery: Nano-innovations enhancing treatment outcomes

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