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Lighting up cancer: latest discoveries in ruthenium( ii ) polypyridyl complexes for anticancer photodynamic therapy

Year: 2026

Type: review

Abstract: experiments to validate Ru(ii) polypyridyl complexes as viable therapeutic agents for cancer. Future studies aiming to enhance the effectiveness of PDT could significantly benefit from the incorporation of nanotechnology and advanced delivery systems.

Source: RSC Advances

DOI: 10.1039/d6ra01698g

Authors: Pei Yi Tan, Ke Hui Lee, Kuan Teng Tan, Xing Qi Chia, Ethan Wei Jie Kong, Wei Meng Lim, Chun-Wai Mai, Lai Chun Wong, May Lee Low

Institutions: UCSI University, IMU University, Monash University Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies

Subfield: Cancer Research

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,042

Funders: Monash University, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, Malaysia Toray Science Foundation, Monash University Malaysia

Awards: G9000923049, G9000925454

OpenAlex ID: W7220661347

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