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Photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT)

M Wainwright1

  • 1Department of Chemistry, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK. M.Wainwright@UCLAN.ac.uk

The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
|August 13, 1998
PubMed
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Photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT) uses light and photosensitizers to kill microbes. This low-cost approach shows promise for treating infections, including drug-resistant bacteria.

Area of Science:

  • Photochemistry
  • Antimicrobial Therapy
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Photodynamic therapy (PDT) for cancer is clinically accepted.
  • Photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT) is less recognized but predates PDT.
  • PACT utilizes photosensitizers and light for a phototoxic response, typically via oxidative damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the potential of PACT as an underappreciated antimicrobial strategy.
  • To discuss the mechanisms and applications of PACT.
  • To explore PACT as a low-cost treatment for localized infections.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on PACT.
  • Discussion of photosensitizers and light activation.
  • In vitro efficacy data against various pathogens.

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Main Results:

  • PACT is effective in vitro against bacteria (including drug-resistant strains), yeasts, viruses, and parasites.
  • Current major use is in blood product disinfection for viral inactivation.
  • Clinical protocols are being developed for applications like oral infections.

Conclusions:

  • PACT offers a promising, low-cost method for treating localized infections.
  • A diverse range of photosensitizers is available for PACT.
  • Further clinical development is warranted for broader PACT applications.