Progress in the photodynamic therapy treatment of Leishmaniasis

Vital-Fujii, D.G.; Baptista, M.S.

Vital-Fujii, D.G.; Baptista, M.S..

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Vital-Fujii, D.G.; Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo. Departamento de Bioquímica. São Paulo. BR
Baptista, M.S.; Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo. Departamento de Bioquímica. São Paulo. BR

Rev. bras. pesqui. méd. biol ; Braz. j. med. biol. res;54(12): e11570, 2021. graf

Article em En | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1345565

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ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Leishmaniasis is a serious and endemic infectious disease that has been reported in more than 90 countries and territories. The classical treatment presents a series of problems ranging from difficulty in administration, development of resistance, and a series of side effects. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has already shown great potential for use as a treatment for leishmaniasis that is effective and non-invasive, with very minor side effects. PDT can also be inexpensive and easy to administer. In this review, we will report the most recent developments in the field, starting with the chemical diversity of photosensitizers, highlighting important mechanistic aspects, and noting information that may assist in designing and developing new and promising photosensitizer molecules.

Palavras-chave

Cutaneous leishmaniasis; Photodynamic therapy; Photosensitizer

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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: LILACS Idioma: En Revista: Braz. j. med. biol. res / Rev. bras. pesqui. méd. biol Assunto da revista: BIOLOGIA / MEDICINA Ano de publicação: 2021 Tipo de documento: Article / Project document País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Brasil

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