reviewAngewandte Chemie International EditionFeb 3, 2025HYBRID OA

Activatable Photosensitizers: From Fundamental Principles to Advanced Designs

University Health Network · Princess Margaret Cancer Centre · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising treatment that uses light to excite photosensitizers in target tissue, producing reactive oxygen species and localized cell death. It is recognized as a minimally invasive, clinically approved cancer therapy with additional preclinical applications in arthritis, atherosclerosis, and infection control. A hallmark of ideal PDT is delivering disease-specific cytotoxicity while sparing healthy tissue. However, conventional photosensitizers often suffer from non-specific photoactivation, causing off-target toxicity. Activatable photosensitizers (aPS) have emerged as more precise alternatives, offering controlled activation. Unlike traditional photosensitizers, they remain…

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