IOANNINA

October 21, 2023

IOANNINA # IRIS: A novel cancer therapeutic approach combining Photodynamic Therapy and Bacteria Mediated Tumor Therapy # Addressing the global burden of cancer, and especially solid tumors, which account for approximately 90% of cancer cases worldwide, we propose IRIS: Unleashing the light within. IRIS is a novel therapeutic approach merging Photodynamic Therapy and Bacterial Mediated Tumor Therapy, two promising methods employed in the battle against cancer. By utilizing E.coli, a facultative anaerobic bacteria species, we specifically target the nutrient-rich hypoxic regions of solid tumors and express the necessary genes for an efficient therapy. ...