The Use of Photoactive Polymeric Nanoparticles and Nanofibers to Generate a Photodynamic-Mediated Antimicrobial Effect, with a Special Emphasis on Chronic Wounds

• Main Authors: Mohamed A. Abdel Khalek (Author), Amr M. Abdelhameed (Author), Sara A. Abdel Gaber (Author)
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• Udgivet: MDPI AG, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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This review is concerned with chronic wounds, with an emphasis on biofilm and its complicated management process. The basics of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (PDT) and its underlying mechanisms for microbial eradication are presented. Intrinsically active nanocarriers (polydopamine NPs, chitosa...