Light-Activated Smart Bomb: Breast Cancer Treatment without Harming Healthy Cells

Researchers have developed a breakthrough in photodynamic therapy (PDT) for breast cancer using cyanine-carborane salts. This innovative approach enhances targeting, allows deeper tissue penetration, and eliminates the salts quickly from the body, reducing side effects. This advancement could redefine cancer treatment and expand possibilities for various aggressive cancers.

February 27, 2025

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Roshanzadeh, A., Lavallo, V., Lunt, S., & colleagues. (2025). Multifaceted assessment of cyanine-carboranes on tumor growth under PDT. Angewandte Chemie International Edition. DOI: 10.1002/anie.202419759

University of California, Riverside. “Breast Cancer Treatment Advances with Light-Activated ‘Smart Bomb’.” University of California, Riverside, 2025, https://news.ucr.edu/articles/2025/02/10/breast-cancer-treatment-advances-light-activated-smart-bomb

HospiMedica. “Light-Activated ‘Smart Bomb’ Advances Breast Cancer Treatment.” HospiMedica, 2025, https://www.hospimedica.com/critical-care/articles/294804034/light-activated-smart-bomb-advances-breast-cancer-treatment.html

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