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Photoactivated antifungal polymers prepared by PET-RAFT polymerization

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: , without acryl-ZnTPP). Hemolysis assays confirm excellent hemocompatibility of these polymers containing ZnTPP as photosensitizer. This approach offers tunable, light-enhanced antifungal activity, providing a promising strategy to combat fungal infections.

Source: Chemical Science

DOI: 10.1039/d5sc08534a

Authors: Hatu Gmedhin, Md Aquib, Nathaniel Corrigan, Megan D. Lenardon, Cyrille Boyer

Institutions: UNSW Sydney, Western Sydney University

Language: English

Topic: Antimicrobial agents and applications

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Australian Government, University of New South Wales, Australian Research Council

Award: Light-Driven Manufacturing for (Re)Programmable Materials