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Learning from Nature: Bioinspired Chlorin-Based Photosensitizers Immobilized on Carbon Materials for Combined Photodynamic and Photothermal Therapy

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Author(s):
Dias, Lucas D. [1] ; Mfouo-Tynga, Ivan S. [1]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos Inst Phys, BR-13566590 Sao Carlos - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Review article
Source: BIOMIMETICS; v. 5, n. 4 DEC 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Chlorophylls, which are chlorin-type photosensitizers, are known as the key building blocks of nature and are fundamental for solar energy metabolism during the photosynthesis process. In this regard, the utilization of bioinspired chlorin analogs as photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy constitutes an evolutionary topic of research. Moreover, carbon nanomaterials have been widely applied in photodynamic therapy protocols due to their optical characteristics, good biocompatibility, and tunable systematic toxicity. Herein, we review the literature related to the applications of chlorin-based photosensitizers that were functionalized onto carbon nanomaterials for photodynamic and photothermal therapies against cancer. Rather than a comprehensive review, we intended to highlight the most important and illustrative examples over the last 10 years. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 19/13569-8 - Study of the Mechanisms of Action in Photodynamic Therapy: From Photosensitizer to Practical Application
Grantee:Lucas Danilo Dias
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
FAPESP's process: 14/50857-8 - National Institute in Basic Optics and Applied to Life Sciences
Grantee:Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 19/14885-0 - Evaluation of cell death mechanisms induced by photodynamic therapy using different photosensitizers
Grantee:Ivan Sosthene Mfouo Tynga
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
FAPESP's process: 13/07276-1 - CEPOF - Optics and Photonic Research Center
Grantee:Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC