Selective treatment of neoplastic cells using ferritin-mediated electromagnetic hyperthermia

A new method of cancer treatment is proposed, based on the unique magnetic properties of ferritin iron core which, in alternating magnetic field of frequency ~ 100 kHz, is easily heated to temperatures sufficiently high to destroy neoplastic cells containing an excess of this protein, without damagi...

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Published in:Medical hypotheses 2000-02, Vol.54 (2), p.177-179
Main Authors: Babincová, M., Leszczynska, D., Sourivong, P., Babinec, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cell Survival - radiation effects
Electromagnetic Fields
Ferritins - chemistry
Ferritins - genetics
Ferritins - physiology
Genetic Therapy
Humans
Hyperthermia, Induced
Induced hyperthermia. Cryotherapy
Medical sciences
Models, Biological
Treatment with physical agents
Treatment. General aspects
Tumor Cells, Cultured
Tumors
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Summary:A new method of cancer treatment is proposed, based on the unique magnetic properties of ferritin iron core which, in alternating magnetic field of frequency ~ 100 kHz, is easily heated to temperatures sufficiently high to destroy neoplastic cells containing an excess of this protein, without damaging the normal cells.
ISSN:0306-9877
1532-2777
DOI:10.1054/mehy.1999.0011