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  • Biophysics
  • Cancer therapy

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  • Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) effectiveness is influenced by complex biological processes.
  • Understanding long-term treatment effects requires sophisticated modeling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design a systemic model for analyzing Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) effects over extended periods.
  • To investigate the interplay between cell death pathways, cell competition, and tissue response.

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  • Developed a computational model incorporating cell necrosis (oxygen reactive species) and apoptosis (caspase pathway).
  • Integrated simple models for healing and tumor growth dynamics.
  • Analyzed treatment plan efficacy based on tumor surface and depth.

Main Results:

  • The model simulates long-term PDT effects, including cell death and tissue regeneration.
  • Tumor surface and depth significantly impact PDT treatment plan effectiveness.
  • An optimal timing interval between PDT sessions was proposed for the studied parameters.

Conclusions:

  • The developed systemic model provides insights into long-term Photodynamic Therapy outcomes.
  • Treatment planning should consider tumor geometry and biological response dynamics.
  • Optimized PDT scheduling can enhance therapeutic efficacy.