ALB and neoplasm: However, it is insoluble and readily photodegradable.15,50 Albumin is not only a biomarker for cancer diagnosis and a carrier,51–54 but it may also help curcumin and cyanine stay stable in vivo, regulate the generation of reactive oxygen species, and enhance visualization and the efficiency of tumor treatment.55–61 It could be used as one “lock” to achieve selective imaging-guided phototherapy.