A Self-Energized Photodynamic Therapy Agent Based on Persistent Luminescence Nanoparticles

Pengfei Lu; Chang Yin; Kai Long; Yuan Tian; Zi-Jin Wei; Yifei Wang; Wei Wang; Zhi Yuan

doi:10.1039/d6bm00086j

January 1, 2026Biomaterials Science

A Self-Energized Photodynamic Therapy Agent Based on Persistent Luminescence Nanoparticles

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The research aims to address key limitations of photodynamic therapy in cancer treatment through innovative nanoparticles.
Developed self-energized persistent luminescence nanoparticles for PDT.
Assessed stability and light penetration capabilities in tumor environments.
Evaluated effectiveness in inducing tumor cell death under hypoxic conditions.
Enhanced light penetration depth compared to traditional PDT methods.
Improved stability of the photosensitizer in simulated tumor microenvironments.
Increased tumor cell death observed under hypoxic conditions with the new nanoparticles.

Implication

Research demonstrates enhanced cancer treatment outcomes using self-energized nanoparticles, suggesting improved PDT efficacy.

Abstract

Photodynamic therapy (PDT), an emerging modality for cancer treatment, faces three major challenges: the limited penetration depth of external light, poor photosensitizer stability, and hypoxia in the tumor microenvironment. Persistent...

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Lu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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