Advances in Neutron Capture Therapy

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Pathology, Medical Science, Pharmacology
Cover of the book Advances in Neutron Capture Therapy by , Springer US
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781461529781
Publisher: Springer US Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781461529781
Publisher: Springer US
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

Binary systems for the treatment of cancer potentially are among the most attractive of the new therapeutic modalities that currently are under investigation. The basicconcept is to selectivelydestroy malignantcells whileconcomitantlysparing normal tissue. Neutron capture therapy (NCT) is the binary system that has been the subject of the Fifth International Symposium on Neutron Capture Therapy, which was held September13-17, 1992, in Columbus, Ohio, undertheauspicesoftheInternational Society for Neutron Capture Therapy. Its objective was to bring together researchers from throughout the world and to provide a forum at which they could present the latest advances in the development of Neutron capture therapy. Neutron capture therapy has largely, but not exclusively, focused on the use of boron-10 as the target nuclide. Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) is based on the nuclear reaction that occurs when the stable isotope, boron-10, absorbs low-energy non­ ionizing thermal neutrons to yield alphaparticles and recoiling lithium-7 nuclei. The size and energy of these high linear energy transfer (LET) particles result in their being confined largely to the cells in which the capture reaction occurs. For BNCT to be successful, a sufficient numberof I~atoms mustbe localized within neoplastic cells, and enough thermal neutrons must be delivered and absorbed by the I~ to produce a lethal 1~(n,QVLi reaction. Two major problems must be surmounted.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Binary systems for the treatment of cancer potentially are among the most attractive of the new therapeutic modalities that currently are under investigation. The basicconcept is to selectivelydestroy malignantcells whileconcomitantlysparing normal tissue. Neutron capture therapy (NCT) is the binary system that has been the subject of the Fifth International Symposium on Neutron Capture Therapy, which was held September13-17, 1992, in Columbus, Ohio, undertheauspicesoftheInternational Society for Neutron Capture Therapy. Its objective was to bring together researchers from throughout the world and to provide a forum at which they could present the latest advances in the development of Neutron capture therapy. Neutron capture therapy has largely, but not exclusively, focused on the use of boron-10 as the target nuclide. Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) is based on the nuclear reaction that occurs when the stable isotope, boron-10, absorbs low-energy non­ ionizing thermal neutrons to yield alphaparticles and recoiling lithium-7 nuclei. The size and energy of these high linear energy transfer (LET) particles result in their being confined largely to the cells in which the capture reaction occurs. For BNCT to be successful, a sufficient numberof I~atoms mustbe localized within neoplastic cells, and enough thermal neutrons must be delivered and absorbed by the I~ to produce a lethal 1~(n,QVLi reaction. Two major problems must be surmounted.

More books from Springer US

Cover of the book The Emotional Brain by
Cover of the book China's Emerging Financial Markets by
Cover of the book Endocrine and Metabolic Effects of Lithium by
Cover of the book Handbook of Surfactants by
Cover of the book Advances in Clinical Child Psychology by
Cover of the book An Archaeology of Social Space by
Cover of the book Applications of Data Mining to Electronic Commerce by
Cover of the book Cancers of the Head and Neck by
Cover of the book Lake Champlain: Partnerships and Research in the New Millennium by
Cover of the book Deep Seismic Sounding of the Earth’s Crust and Upper Mantle by
Cover of the book Essays in Production, Project Planning and Scheduling by
Cover of the book Multiple Sclerosis by
Cover of the book Open Networked "i-Learning" by
Cover of the book Imaging of Non-Traumatic Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Disorders of the Central Nervous System by
Cover of the book Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems Sourcebook by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy