A Comprehensive Tutorial on In Vitro Characterization of New Photosensitizers for Photodynamic Antitumor Therapy and Photodynamic Inactivation of Microorganisms

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Flow chart for basic characterization of novel photosensitizers for PDT and/or PDI applications. This diagram provides a suggested stepwise procedure for basic and in vitro characterization of novel PS molecules involving the most important physical, photochemical and cellular characteristics. The respective sections within this paper are provided.