Realization and dosimetric characterization of a mini-beam/flash electron beam

Autor: Jake Harold Pensavalle, Francesco Romano, Mariagrazia Celentano, Damiano Del Sarto, Giuseppe Felici, Gaia Franciosini, Luigi Masturzo, Giuliana Milluzzo, Vincenzo Patera, Yolanda Prezado, Fabio Di Martino
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Frontiers in Physics, Vol 11 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2296-424X
DOI: 10.3389/fphy.2023.1269495
Popis: The use of the flash effect and mini-beams have demonstrated the ability to spare healthy tissue while maintaining the same effectiveness in controlling tumors. In this study, we present the implementation and comprehensive dosimetric characterization of low-energy mini-beam radiation therapy at both conventional and ultra-high dose rates. These beams possess important features that allow for a wide range of spatial and temporal parameter variations, independently or simultaneously, for both effects. This novel capability enables the performance of in vivo/vitro radiobiological experiments, which are crucial for understanding the underlying mechanisms and quantitative dependencies of these effects on their respective parameters. This understanding is essential for evaluating the potential clinical applications of the two effects both individually and in terms of their potential synergistic actions.
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