In vitro evidence for glioblastoma cell death in temperatures found in the penumbra of laser-ablated tumors.
Int J Hyperthermia
; 37(2): 20-26, 2020 07.
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ABSTRACT
The concept of thermal therapy toward the treatment of brain tumors has gained traction in recent years. Traditionally, thermal therapy has been subdivided into hyperthermia, with mild elevation of temperature in treated tissue above the physiologic baseline; and thermal ablation, where even higher temperatures are achieved. The recent surge in interest has been driven by the use of novel thermal ablation technologies, including laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT), that are implemented in brain tumor treatment. Here, we review previous scientific literature on the biologic effects of thermal therapy on brain tumors, with an emphasis on glioblastoma (GBM), an aggressive brain malignancy. In addition, we present in vitro evidence from our laboratory that even moderate elevations in temperature achieved in the penumbra around laser-ablated coagulum may also produce GBM cell death. While much remains to be elucidated in terms of the biology of thermal therapy, we propose that it is a welcome addition to the neuro-oncology armamentarium, in particular with regard to GBM, which is generally resistant to current chemoradiotherapeutic regimens.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Encefálicas
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Glioblastoma
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Terapia por Láser
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Hipertermia Inducida
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Int J Hyperthermia
Asunto de la revista:
NEOPLASIAS
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TERAPEUTICA
Año:
2020
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos