Researchers Increase Efficiency Of Photocatalysts Used In Cancer Treatments
Monday, April 13, 2009 - 21:28
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers in Spain have found porous polymeric materials that increase the efficiency of traditional photocatalysts in the treatment of cancer. Photodynamic therapy consists of introducing photocatalysts into tumour cells in such a way that when radiation (in the form of light) is applied, the photocatalysts destroy these cells as a result of the production of a reactive agent known as singlet oxygen.