Hypocrellin: A Natural Photosensitizer and Nano‐Formulation for Enhanced Molecular Targeting of PDT of Melanoma

  • Published on 01/06/2025
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Precious Winterrose Gugu Nkosi , Rahul Chandran , Heidi Abrahamse

Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Johannesburg Doornfontein South Africa

Abstract

Nano‐formulation has generated attention in the battle against cancer, because of its great flexibility, reduced adverse side effects, and accuracy in delivering drugs to target tissues dependent on the size and surface characteristics of the disease. The field of photodynamic treatment has advanced significantly in the past years. Photodynamic techniques that use nano‐formulations have surfaced to further the field of nanotechnology in medicine, especially in cancer...

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