Photodynamic Therapy Potential of Ruta chalepensis Extracts: Anticancer and Photosensitizing Effects

  • Cennet Özay*
  • , Emel Bakay
  • , Nermin Topaloglu
  • *Corresponding author for this work

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedingPublished conference proceedingScientificpeer-review

    Abstract

    Ruta chalepensis extract (RCOE) exhibited significant ROS generation under photodynamic therapy, with PDT10 and PDT25 inducing 4-fold and 8-fold increases, respectively. This suggests its potential as a plant-based photosensitizer for PDT applications in cancer treatment.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationTranslational Biophotonics
    Subtitle of host publicationDiagnostics and Therapeutics IV
    EditorsZhiwei Huang, Lothar D. Lilge
    PublisherSociety of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)
    ISBN (Electronic)9781510698055
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 18 Dec 2025
    MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
    Event4th Translational Biophotonics: Diagnostics and Therapeutics - Munich, Germany
    Duration: 22 Jun 202526 Jun 2025

    Publication series

    NameProgress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE
    Volume13934
    ISSN (Print)1605-7422

    Conference

    Conference4th Translational Biophotonics: Diagnostics and Therapeutics
    Country/TerritoryGermany
    CityMunich
    Period22/06/2526/06/25

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