Abstract:Photodynamic
therapy is a medical technique, which is gaining increasing attention
to treat various types of cancer. Among the investigated classes of
photosensitizers, the use of Ru(II) polypyridine complexes is gaining
momentum. However, the currently investigated compounds generally show
poor cancer cell selectivity. As a consequence, high drug doses are
needed, which can cause side effects. To overcome this limitation, there
is a need for the development of a suitable drug delivery system to
increa… Show more
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