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This article discusses the synthesis and photodynamic activities of Pyridine- or Pyridinium-Substituted Aza-BODIPY photosensitizers. The focus is on how these compounds can be used in photodynamic therapy to treat various diseases, particularly cancer. The study aims to explore the effectiveness of these photosensitizers in generating reactive oxygen species upon light activation to destroy cancer cells. The results of this research could potentially lead to the development of new and improved treatments for cancer and other diseases.