Silent Death by Sound: C Fullerene Sonodynamic Treatment of Cancer Cells.

The acoustic pressure waves of ultrasound (US) not only penetrate biological tissues deeper than light, but they also generate light emission, termed sonoluminescence. This promoted the idea of its use as an alternative energy source for photosensitizer excitation. Pristine C fullerene (C), an excellent photosensitizer, was explored in the frame of cancer sonodynamic therapy (SDT).