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Upon light activation, the photosensitizer is excited (S0 to S1). S1 is converted to a more stable triplet state via intersystem crossing. Further, type I reactions involve the formation of ROS, whereas, the loss of energy in type II reactions leads to the formation of highly reactive singlet oxygen species; ultimately leading to cellular toxicity.
