Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy: Latest Developments with a Focus on Combinatory Strategies
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) has become a fundamental tool in modern therapeutics, notably due to the expanding versatility of photosensitizers (PSs) and the numerous possibilities to combine aPDT with other antimicrobial treatments to combat localized infections. After revisiting the basic principles of aPDT, this review first highlights the current state of the art of curative or preventive aPDT applications with relevant clinical trials. In addition, the most recent developments in photochemistry and photophysics as well as advanced carrier systems in the context of aPDT are provided, with a focus on the latest generations of efficient and versatile PSs and the progress towards hybrid-multicomponent systems. In particular, deeper insight into combinatory aPDT approaches is afforded, involving non-radiative or other light-based modalities. Selected aPDT perspectives are outlined, pointing out new strategies to target and treat microorganisms. Finally, the review works out the evolution of the conceptually simple PDT methodology towards a much more sophisticated, integrated, and innovative technology as an important element of potent antimicrobial strategies.
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International Journal of Molecular Sciences
10 publications, 7.69%
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Pharmaceutics
9 publications, 6.92%
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Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy
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Microorganisms
4 publications, 3.08%
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Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences
4 publications, 3.08%
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Molecules
3 publications, 2.31%
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Photochemistry and Photobiology
3 publications, 2.31%
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Antibiotics
2 publications, 1.54%
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Scientific Reports
2 publications, 1.54%
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International Journal of Pharmaceutics
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Journal of Dental Sciences
2 publications, 1.54%
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Cureus
2 publications, 1.54%
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ACS Applied Bio Materials
2 publications, 1.54%
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Photonics
1 publication, 0.77%
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Polymers
1 publication, 0.77%
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Photochem
1 publication, 0.77%
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BMC Research Notes
1 publication, 0.77%
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Biofilm
1 publication, 0.77%
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International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation
1 publication, 0.77%
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Arabian Journal of Chemistry
1 publication, 0.77%
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Frontiers in Microbiology
1 publication, 0.77%
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Inorganic Chemistry
1 publication, 0.77%
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ACS Applied Polymer Materials
1 publication, 0.77%
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ACS Omega
1 publication, 0.77%
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Pharmaceuticals
1 publication, 0.77%
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Synthetic Metals
1 publication, 0.77%
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Bioengineering
1 publication, 0.77%
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European Polymer Journal
1 publication, 0.77%
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Journal of the American Chemical Society
1 publication, 0.77%
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MDPI
38 publications, 29.23%
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Elsevier
33 publications, 25.38%
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Wiley
15 publications, 11.54%
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Springer Nature
13 publications, 10%
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American Chemical Society (ACS)
9 publications, 6.92%
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
6 publications, 4.62%
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Frontiers Media S.A.
4 publications, 3.08%
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Taylor & Francis
2 publications, 1.54%
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
2 publications, 1.54%
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King Saud University
1 publication, 0.77%
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
1 publication, 0.77%
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IntechOpen
1 publication, 0.77%
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OOO Zhurnal "Mendeleevskie Soobshcheniya"
1 publication, 0.77%
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SPIE-Intl Soc Optical Eng
1 publication, 0.77%
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Eco-Vector LLC
1 publication, 0.77%
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World Scientific
1 publication, 0.77%
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Medknow
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- Statistics recalculated weekly.