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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2024

On the effects of 30.5 GHz sinusoidal wave exposure on glioblastoma organoids.

Elena Rampazzo, Luca Persano, Nissar Karim, George Hodgking, Rosanna Pinto, Arianna Casciati, Mirella Tanori, Alessandro Zambotti, Silvia Bresolin, Alice Cani and 7 more

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Article in Frontiers in oncology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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17 authors.

Elena RampazzoDepartment of Women's and Children's Health (SDB), University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Luca PersanoDepartment of Women's and Children's Health (SDB), University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Nissar KarimSchool of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom.
George HodgkingCREO Medical Limited, Bath, United Kingdom.
Rosanna PintoNational Italian Agency for Energy New Technologies and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA), Division of Health Protection Technologies, Rome, Italy.
Arianna CasciatiNational Italian Agency for Energy New Technologies and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA), Division of Health Protection Technologies, Rome, Italy.
Mirella TanoriNational Italian Agency for Energy New Technologies and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA), Division of Health Protection Technologies, Rome, Italy.
Alessandro ZambottiNational Italian Agency for Energy New Technologies and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA), Division of Health Protection Technologies, Rome, Italy.
Silvia BresolinDepartment of Women's and Children's Health (SDB), University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Alice CaniDepartment of Women's and Children's Health (SDB), University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Alessandro PannicelliTechnical Unit of Energetic Efficiency, National Italian Agency for Energy New Technologies and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA), Rome, Italy.
Ilan W DaviesCREO Medical Limited, Bath, United Kingdom.
Cristopher HancockSchool of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom.
Cristiano PalegoSchool of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom.
Giampietro ViolaDepartment of Women's and Children's Health (SDB), University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Mariateresa MancusoTechnical Unit of Energetic Efficiency, National Italian Agency for Energy New Technologies and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA), Rome, Italy.
Caterina MerlaTechnical Unit of Energetic Efficiency, National Italian Agency for Energy New Technologies and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA), Rome, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Glioblastoma (grade IV) is the most aggressive primary brain tumor in adults, representing one of the biggest therapeutic challenges due to its highly aggressive nature. In this study, we investigated the impact of millimeter waves on tridimensional glioblastoma organoids derived directly from patient tumors. Our goal was to explore novel therapeutic possibilities in the fight against this challenging disease. Methods: The exposure setup was meticulously developed in-house, and we employed a comprehensive dosimetry approach, combining numerical and experimental methods. Biological endpoints included a global transcriptional profiling analysis to highlight possible deregulated pathways, analysis of cell morphological changes, and cell phenotypic characterization which are all important players in the control of glioblastoma progression. Results and discussion: Our results revealed a significant effect of continuous millimeter waves at 30.5 GHz on cell proliferation and apoptosis, although without affecting the differentiation status of glioblastoma cells composing the organoids. Excitingly, when applying a power level of 0.1 W (Root Mean Square), we discovered a remarkable (statistically significant) therapeutic effect when combined with the chemotherapeutic agent Temozolomide, leading to increased glioblastoma cell death. These findings present a promising interventional window for treating glioblastoma cells, harnessing the potential therapeutic benefits of 30.5 GHz CW exposure. Temperature increase during treatments was carefully monitored and simulated with a good agreement, demonstrating a negligible involvement of the temperature elevation for the observed effects. By exploring this innovative approach, we pave the way for improved future treatments of glioblastoma that has remained exceptionally challenging until now.

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combined treatmentsglioblastoma organoidsmillimeter wavesnumerical and experimental dosimetrytranscriptomics

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PMCPMC11176452

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