O. M. Pereira, J. R. Smith, L. Packer, Photosensitization of human diploid cell cultures by intracellular flavins and protection by antioxidants. (sciencemag.org)
This effective photosensitization behavior could inspire future research in photodynamic cancer therapy, the authors believe. (sciencedaily.com)
Our results indicate that S. mediterranea produces both ommochromes and porphyrins in its subepithelial pigment cells, and that prolonged light exposure eliminates these cells through a mechanism involving porphyrin - dependent photosensitization (Figure 8). (elifesciences.org)