Fluorescent Photosensitizers: A Promising Tool for Biomedicine
- Title
- Fluorescent Photosensitizers: A Promising Tool for Biomedicine
- Creator
- John A.M.; Baby A.; Balakrishanan S.P.
- Description
- The growing demand for the detection for biomedical imaging has taken the interest of researchers as there is a significant increase in cancer and malignant diseases across the globe. Photosensitizers assisted with fluorescent properties can be a pioneer in this field. Photosensitizers generally damage the living cell, however, selected fluorescent photosensitizers can offer a minimal threat to the living cells. Medically relevant processes such as live cell imaging and photodynamic therapy can be monitored using this technique. Some of the commonly used fluorescent photosensitizers include porphyrins, chlorins, and bacteriochlorins. This chapter addresses the significance, limitations, and future perspectives of fluorescent photosensitizers in biological applications. Scientists can develop efficient fluorescent photosensitizers for easy detection and cure of different infectious diseases. The chapter also puts forward a deeper understanding of the principle underlying tunable fluorescent properties, and the recent efforts for developing efficient fluorescent photosensitizers. 2022 Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
- Source
- Photosensitizers and Their Applications, pp. 91-108.
- Date
- 2022-01-01
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
- Subject
- fluorescent photosensitizer; live cell imaging; photodynamic therapy
- Coverage
- John A.M., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Baby A., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Balakrishanan S.P., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India
- Rights
- Restricted Access
- Relation
- ISBN: 979-888697039-5; 978-168507880-5
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Book chapter
Collection
Citation
John A.M.; Baby A.; Balakrishanan S.P., “Fluorescent Photosensitizers: A Promising Tool for Biomedicine,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed February 23, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/18581.