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ArticleJournal of neuro-oncology2014

MRI-guided 3D conformal arc micro-irradiation of a F98 glioblastoma rat model using the Small Animal Radiation Research Platform (SARRP).

Julie Bolcaen, Benedicte Descamps, Karel Deblaere, Tom Boterberg, Giorgio Hallaert, Caroline Van den Broecke, Elke Decrock, Anne Vral, Luc Leybaert, Christian Vanhove and 1 more

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Article in Journal of neuro-oncology, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 24 papers.

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24 citing papers in PubMed, 34 citations in OpenAlex.

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11 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Julie BolcaenDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, De Pintelaan 185, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
Benedicte Descamps
Karel Deblaere
Tom Boterberg
Giorgio Hallaert
Caroline Van den Broecke
Elke Decrock
Anne Vral
Luc Leybaert
Christian Vanhove
Ingeborg Goethals
Ghent University Hospital · BEGhent University · BE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Current glioblastoma (GB) small animal models for cranial radiation therapy (RT) use simple single beam technologies, which differ from the advanced conformal image-guided radiation techniques used in clinical practice. This technological disparity presents a major disadvantage for the development of new therapeutic approaches. Hence, we established a F98 GB rat model using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided three-dimensional (3D)-conformal arc RT with the Small Animal Radiation Research Platform (SARRP). Ten Fischer rats were inoculated with F98 tumor cells. When the tumor reached a volume of approximately 27 mm(3) on T2-weighted MR images, the animals were randomized into a treatment group (n = 5) receiving RT and concomitant temozolomide, and a sham group (n = 5) receiving control injections. For the treated animals, contrast-enhanced T1-weighted MR images were acquired followed by a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) on the SARRP system. Both scans were co-registered; MRI was used to define the target whereas CBCT was used for calculating a dose plan (20 Gy, three non-coplanar arc beams, 3 × 3 mm collimator). Tumor volumes were evaluated on follow-up contrast-enhanced T1-weighted MR images. Verification of treatment accuracy with γH2AX immunohistochemical staining was performed. Tumors in the control animals showed rapid proliferation during follow-up, encompassing almost the entire right cerebral hemisphere at day 12-15. Treated animals showed no significant tumor growth from 2 to 9 days post RT. γH2AX results confirmed the accuracy of dose delivery. This model, which is quite similar to the approach in the clinic, is valid for combined RT and chemotherapy of GB in rats.

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Magnetic Resonance ImagingRadiotherapy, Image-GuidedAnimalsBrain NeoplasmsContrast MediaFemaleGlioblastomaRadiotherapy, ConformalRadiotherapy DosageRadiotherapy Planning, Computer-AssistedRatsRats, Inbred F344Tumor BurdenContrast Media

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