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From molecules to nanovectors: Current state of the art and applications of photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy

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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a concept based on a selective activation by light of drugs called photosensitizers (PS) leading to reactive oxygen species production responsible for cell destruction. Mechanisms of photodynamic reaction and cell photo-destruction following direct or indirect mechanisms will be presented as well as PS classification, from first generation molecules developed in the 1960 s to third generation vectorized PS with improved affinity for tumor cells. Many clinical applications in dermatology, ophthalmology, urology, gastroenterology, gynecology, neurosurgery and pneumology reported encouraging results in human tumor management. However, this interesting technique needs improvements that are currently investigated in the field of PS excitation by the design of new PS intended for two-photon excitation or for X-ray excitation. The former excitation technique is allowing better light penetration and preservation of healthy tissues while the latter is combining PDT and radiotherapy so that external light sources are no longer needed to generate the photodynamic effect. Nanotechnology can also improve the PS to reach the tumor cells by grafting addressing molecule and by increasing its aqueous solubility and consequently its bioavailability by encapsulation in synthetic or biogenic nanovector systems, ensuring good drug protection and targeting. Co-internalization of PS with magnetic nanoparticles in multifunctional vectors or stealth nanoplatforms allows a theranostic anticancer approach. Finally, a new category of inorganic PS will be presented with promising results on cancer cell destruction.
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hal-03282740 , version 1 (07-09-2021)

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Alexis Verger, Nolwenn Brandhonneur, Yann Molard, Stéphane Cordier, Koffi Kowouvi, et al.. From molecules to nanovectors: Current state of the art and applications of photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2021, 604, pp.120763. ⟨10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120763⟩. ⟨hal-03282740⟩
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