RT Journal Article
T1 Could radiotherapy effectiveness be enhanced by electromagnetic field treatment?
A1 Artacho-Cordón, Francisco
A1 Salinas-Asensio, María del Mar
A1 Calvente, Irene
A1 Ríos-Arrabal, Sandra
A1 León, Josefa
A1 Román-Marinetto, Elisa
A1 Olea, Nicolás
A1 Núñez, María Isabel
K1 ELF Magnetic Exposure
K1 Electromagnetic Fields
K1 Cancer
K1 Radiotherapy
K1 Genotocity
K1 Campos electromagnéticos
K1 Neoplasias
K1 Radiación ionizante
K1 Sistema de señalización de quinasas PAM
AB 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.
PB MPID
YR 2013
FD 2013-07
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/1992
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/1992
LA en
NO Artacho-Cordón F, Salinas-Asensio Mdel M, Calvente I, Ríos-Arrabal S, León J, Román-Marinetto E, et al. Could radiotherapy effectiveness be enhanced by electromagnetic field treatment? Int J Mol Sci. 2013; 14(7):14974-95
NO Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review;
DS RISalud
RD Apr 4, 2025