Encapsulation of glycosylated porphyrins in silica nanoparticles to enhance the efficacy of cancer photodynamic therapy

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Encapsulation of glycosylated porphyrins in silica nanoparticles enhanced the efficacy of cancer photodynamic therapy compared with the free porphyrins.

Source: Materials Advances

DOI: 10.1039/d0ma00830c

Authors: Wioleta Borzęcka, Patrícia M. R. Pereira, Rosa Fernandes, Tito Trindade, Tomás Torres, João P. C. Tomé

Institutions: University of Aveiro, University of Coimbra, Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies, IMDEA Nanoscience, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, University of Lisbon, Instituto Superior Técnico, Centro de Química Estrutural

Language: English

Topic: Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,962

Funders: Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad, Centro de Investigação em Materiais Cerâmicos e Compósitos, Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, FP7 People: Marie-Curie Actions

OpenAlex ID: W3111662724