Photodynamic Inactivation in Bacterial Infections within a One Health Setting
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbial Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 166
Special Issue Editors
Interests: antimicrobial photodynamic therapy; oncology
Interests: antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in human infectious diseases
Interests: photodynamic therapy in veterinary oncology and veterinary antimicrobial inactivation
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Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will explore the application of photodynamic inactivation (PDI) to bacterial infections through the integrated One Health framework, encompassing plant science, ethnobotany, human medicine, and veterinary medicine. PDI offers a novel method for microbial control. By harnessing the unique properties of photosensitizers activated by light, PDI can target and destroy bacterial pathogens across different environments.
In plant science, PDI can enhance crop protection by mitigating plant diseases caused by, for example, bacterial infections. Ethnobotany can contribute insights into traditional plant-based photosensitizers, enriching modern PDI approaches. In human and veterinary medicine, PDI emerges as a promising alternative to conventional antibiotics, addressing the critical issue of antibiotic resistance. The manuscripts reviewed demonstrate the efficacy of PDI in various settings, highlighting its potential to bridge gaps in human health, animal health, and environmental sustainability.
The One Health perspective underscores the interconnectedness of all health domains, advocating for a comprehensive approach to combating bacterial infections. By integrating knowledge from botany, veterinary, and human medicine, PDI provides a versatile and effective strategy for bacterial management in a holistic and sustainable manner.
Prof. Dr. Heinrich Walt
Dr. Julia Buchholz
Dr. Tiziano Schweizer
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- photodynamic inactivation
- one health
- antimicrobial photodynamic therapy
- bacterial infections
- plant science
- ethnobotany
- human medicine
- veterinary medicine
- antibiotic resistance
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