Nanoparticles for Radiation Therapy Enhancement: the Key Parameters.

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Date publication

janvier 2015

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr BARBERI-HEYOB Muriel, Pr BASTOGNE Thierry, Dr FROCHOT Céline, Dr PINEL Sophie, Dr RETIF Paul


Tous les auteurs :
Retif P, Pinel S, Toussaint M, Frochot C, Chouikrat R, Bastogne T, Barberi-Heyob M

Résumé

This review focuses on the radiosensitization strategies that use high-Z nanoparticles. It does not establish an exhaustive list of the works in this field but rather propose constructive criticisms pointing out critical factors that could improve the nano-radiation therapy. Whereas most reviews show the chemists and/or biologists points of view, the present analysis is also seen through the prism of the medical physicist. In particular, we described and evaluated the influence of X-rays energy spectra using a numerical analysis. We observed a lack of standardization in preclinical studies that could partially explain the low number of translation to clinical applications for this innovative therapeutic strategy. Pointing out the critical parameters of high-Z nanoparticles radiosensitization, this review is expected to contribute to a larger preclinical and clinical development.

Référence

Theranostics. 2015 Jun 11;5(9):1030-44