Photodynamic Therapy and possible action against Sars-Cov-2 / Terapia fotodinâmica e possível ação contra Sars-Cov-2

• Autor(a) principal: Queiroz, Gabriella Brandimarte
• Data de Publicação: 2020
• Outros Autores: Foggiato, Augusto Alberto, Neto, João Lopes Toledo, Silva, Douglas Fernandes da
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Revista Veras
• Texto Completo: https://ojs.brazilianjournals.com.br/ojs/index.php/BRJD/article/view/14036
• topic: Microbial control; Photodinamic therapy; Betacoronavirus

Photodynamic therapy is based on the selective photosensitization of a target tissue using a topically or systemically administered agent, which is activated by light, promoting an oxygen-dependent cytotoxic reaction. This study consisted of a literature review that selects articles that show the use of Photodynamic Therapy in health areas, contrsting its use as antimicrobial therapy and the use of action against Sars-Cov-2. In this bibliographic research, the use of photodynamic therapy used in microbial control has demonstrated high effectiveness because it does not cause negative effects or drug interactions. In addition to acting not only on the host's tissues, but also preventively, since the results obtained in sterilization processes are seen. Through this study, it is possible to use a series of benefits of using photodynamic therapy to combat the new Coronavirus (COVID-19), in addition to being an effective method of disinfecting contaminated instruments or suggesting as a method of action against Sars-Cov-2.