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Illuminating Cancer: Nanoparticle-Powered PDT

Shining a Light on Cancer: How Nanotechnology is Revolutionizing Photodynamic Therapy Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has long held promise as a powerful weapon against cancer. This non-invasive treatment utilizes light and a special photosensitizing agent to destroy cancerous cells with incredible precision. However, limitations in the effectiveness and targeting capabilities of traditional PDT have hindered its wider adoption. Enter nanotechnology – a revolutionary field that's poised to transform PDT into an even more potent and precise tool for cancer therapy. Understanding the Power Duo: Light and Nanoparticles: PDT works by harnessing the power of light. A photosensitizer, when exposed to specific wavelengths of light, generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) – highly destructive molecules that target and kill cancer cells. However, traditional...

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