A research team led by Dr Daniel Chen, from the University of Oxford and biotech firm Oxperial BioHealth, has made a promising discovery in the field of cancer prevention—an approach that uses sunlight and natural compounds to activate cellular defences.
The technique, called GPDT (Green Products Photodynamic Technology), involves plant-based compounds that are harmless until activated by sunlight. Once triggered, these compounds stimulate cellular activity that can eliminate cancerous or irregular cells in the body.
Designed with a focus on treating brain cancer, this breakthrough has now been published in the global scientific journal Future Science OA.
Charging Cells Like Superman
Dubbed by the research team as a way to “charge cells like Superman,” GPDT works by harnessing chlorophyll derivatives and other bioactive plant compounds. When exposed to sunlight—specifically light within the 400–700nm wavelength range, these compounds activate a photodynamic effect that sparks a beneficial chain reaction in cells, inhibiting cancer cell growth and supporting cellular energy.
This cutting-edge technology has already been patented in the UK and Taiwan, with global patents pending.
A Fusion of Nature and Innovation
Dr. Chen was joined by fellow researcher from Oxperial BioHealth, Allison Huang, RPh, who explained how the technology strengthens the body’s innate energy systems and immunity. Co-authors Prof. Yao Kuan Chen and Dr. Jeff Liu emphasized the synergistic power of combining plant-based extracts with light activation, resulting in greater energy absorption and improved bioavailability, the key to reinforcing natural defenses. The team believes GPDT holds strong potential, not only as a functional food supplement for preventive health, but also as a future novel therapy for cancer prevention and immune modulation.
Bridging Science, Industry, and Public Health
At the launch event in Taipei, Dr. Chen showcased GPDT’s potential applications in cancer prevention and wellness. The event drew strong interest from leaders in Taiwan’s biotech and healthcare sectors, many of whom expressed intent to collaborate on bringing this innovation to the public.
“This is more than just a scientific discovery,” said Dr. Chen. “We’re showing that natural compounds, activated by something as simple as sunlight, can create powerful effects in the fight against cancer. It’s a leap forward in preventive medicine.”
