reviewChemical Society ReviewsJan 1, 2025HYBRID OA

Photopharmacology and photoresponsive drug delivery

University of Hong Kong

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Abstract

Light serves as an excellent external stimulus due to its high spatial and temporal resolution. The use of light to regulate biological processes has evolved into a vibrant field over the past decade. Employing light on chemical substances such as bioactive molecules and drug delivery systems offers a promising therapeutic approach to achieve precise control over biological processes. In this review, we provide an overview of the advancements in optochemical technologies for controlling bioactive molecules (photopharmacology) and drug delivery systems (photoresponsive drug delivery), with an emphasis on their relationship and biomedical applications. Gaining a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanisms…

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Keywords
  • Drug delivery
  • Drug
  • Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology
  • Materials science
  • Pharmacology
  • Medicine
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