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Curcumin uptake enhancement using low dose light illumination during incubation in Candida albicans

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Author(s):
Romano, Renan A. ; Pratavieira, Sebastiao ; da Silva, Ana P. ; Kurachi, Cristina ; Bagnato, Vanderlei S. ; Guimaraes, Francisco E. G. ; Amelink, A ; Vitkin, IA
Total Authors: 8
Document type: Journal article
Source: NOVEL BIOPHOTONICS TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS IV; v. 10413, p. 4-pg., 2017-01-01.
Abstract

A new PDI protocol is presented in this study. C. albicans cells pre-illuminated with a low dose light demonstrated an increase of curcumin uptake when compared to dark incubation, leading to a higher PDI efficacy. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 09/54035-4 - Facility for advanced studies of biosystems and nanostructured materials
Grantee:Igor Polikarpov
Support Opportunities: Multi-user Equipment Program
FAPESP's process: 17/05722-5 - European Conferences on Biomedical Optics
Grantee:Sebastião Pratavieira
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Meeting - Abroad