New guidelines and definitions for type I photodynamic therapy

Mingle Li; Jianhua Xiong; Yingying Zhang; Lizhou Yue; Changyu Yoon; Yujin Kim; Yang Zhou; Xiaoqiang Chen; Yunjie Xu

doi:10.1039/d1cs01079d

journal article Jan 01, 2025

New guidelines and definitions for type I photodynamic therapy

Mingle Li

Jianhua Xiong

Yingying Zhang

Lizhou Yue Changyu Yoon Yujin Kim

Yang Zhou

Xiaoqiang Chen

Yunjie Xu

Chemical Society Reviews Vol. 54 No. 15 pp. 7025-7057 · Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

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Abstract

The goal of this review is to provide a clear and authoritative resource for type I PDT, including its standardized definitions, mechanisms, molecular designs, determination methods, and clinical applications in cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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Published: Jan 01, 2025
Vol/Issue: 54(15)
Pages: 7025-7057
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Authors

M

Mingle Li

College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China

J

Jianhua Xiong

College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China

Y

Yingying Zhang

College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China

L

Lizhou Yue

College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China

C

Changyu Yoon

Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea

Y

Yujin Kim

Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea

Y

Yang Zhou

Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Tropical Island Resources of Ministry of Education and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan 570228, China

X

Xiaoqiang Chen

College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China

Y

Yunjie Xu

Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China Award: 22090011

National Research Foundation of Korea Award: 2018R1A3B1052702

Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province Award: 2023B1515120001

Shenzhen University Award: 000001032104

Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Program Award: RCBS20231211090515015

Cite This Article

Mingle Li, Jianhua Xiong, Yingying Zhang, et al. (2025). New guidelines and definitions for type I photodynamic therapy. Chemical Society Reviews, 54(15), 7025-7057. https://doi.org/10.1039/d1cs01079d

New guidelines and definitions for type I photodynamic therapy

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