The Fullerene molecule is a carbon-based nano-scale structure of 60 carbon atoms arranged in a 3-dimensional soccer ball- like sphere. It is highly stable, but it can be modified with functional groups for desired biological activity. This new monograph in the ASME-Momentum Press series on Biomedical & Nanomedical Technologies will explore the basic physics and chemistry of Fullerenes, how the Fullerene molecule can be chemically modified with bio-active moieties, and then how it can be applied in clinical use. Examples of antimicrobial and anti-cancer uses will be discussed.

Photodynamic Therapy Mediated by Fullerenes and Their Derivatives (Biomedical & Nanomedical Technologies - Concise Monograph)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Hamblin, Michael R.

Sperandio, Felipe F.

Gupta, Asheesh

王民

Huang Ying-Ying

Chandran, Rakkiyappan

Sadasivam, Magesh

Long, Chiang Y

Psychology & Counseling

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

The fullerene molecule with its unique structure of 60 carbon atoms arranged in a soccer ball structure is a molecule of great potential for a variety of applications and has drawn attention of lots of physicists, chemists and engineers. Recently, these nanostructures have also been studied for their biological activities with a view towards using them for biomedical applications. One of the possible therapies for which fullerenes may have a real medical application is the light based therapy called photodynamic therapy (PDT), which is a non-surgical, minimally invasive approach that has been used in the treatment of solid tumors and many non-malignant diseases.

Momentum Pr

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