Homayoni, Homa,

Protoporphyrin IX (PpIX)-conjugated self-lighting nanoparticles for photodynamic therapy synthesis and characterization / [electronic resource] : Homa Homayoni. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2015. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (35 min.) : color, sound). - Nanomedicine, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Nanomedicine. .

Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration. Title from title frames.

Contents: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) mechanism of action -- PDT & photosensitizer Protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) -- After Glow NanoParticles (AG NPs) -- Solving low solubility of PpIX -- Conjugation of PpIX to AG NPs -- In vitro study: cell viability, cancer cells and UV treatment.

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Cancer--Photochemotherapy
Nanomedicine.
Nanoparticles.
Photochemotherapy.
Photosensitization, Biological.
Porphyrins--Physiological effect.
Cell Survival.
Nanomedicine--methods.
Nanoparticles.
Nanotechnology--methods.
Neoplasms--therapy.
Photochemotherapy--methods.
Photosensitizing Agents.
protoporphyrin IX.
Protoporphyrins--therapeutic use.
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