ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2013
Could radiotherapy effectiveness be enhanced by electromagnetic field treatment?
Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Beyond Tumor Treating Fields: Multimodal Antitumor Action and the Clinical Potential of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields.Current medical science · 2026Review
- Precise Electromagnetic Modulation of the Cell Cycle and Its Applications in Cancer Therapy.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Synergistic cytotoxic effects of an extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field with doxorubicin on MCF-7 cell line.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- ROS-Mediated Therapeutic Strategy in Chemo-/Radiotherapy of Head and Neck Cancer.Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity · 2020Review
- Response of neuroblastoma cells to RF currents as a function of the signal frequency.BMC cancer · 2019Article
- Engineering a 3D microfluidic culture platform for tumor-treating field application.Scientific reports · 2016Article
- BEMER Electromagnetic Field Therapy Reduces Cancer Cell Radioresistance by Enhanced ROS Formation and Induced DNA Damage.PloS one · 2016Article
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Abstract
One of the main goals in radiobiology research is to enhance radiotherapy effectiveness without provoking any increase in toxicity. In this context, it has been proposed that electromagnetic fields (EMFs), known to be modulators of proliferation rate, enhancers of apoptosis and inductors of genotoxicity, might control tumor recruitment and, thus, provide therapeutic benefits. Scientific evidence shows that the effects of ionizing radiation on cellular compartments and functions are strengthened by EMF. Although little is known about the potential role of EMFs in radiotherapy (RT), the radiosensitizing effect of EMFs described in the literature could support their use to improve radiation effectiveness. Thus, we hypothesized that EMF exposure might enhance the ionizing radiation effect on tumor cells, improving the effects of RT. The aim of this paper is to review reports of the effects of EMFs in biological systems and their potential therapeutic benefits in radiotherapy.
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