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    • Electrochemotherapy (ECT) is a cancer treatment that uses electric pulses to enhance drug delivery.
    • Currently, ECT predominantly utilizes direct current (DC) square pulses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of sine waves for electrochemotherapy (ECT).
    • To investigate the impact of sine wave frequency on ECT treatment effectiveness.

    Main Methods:

    • A subcutaneous tumor model in mice was employed.
    • Sinusoidal electric fields of varying frequencies, amplitudes, and durations were compared against square waves.
    • Computer simulations were conducted to further analyze the effects.

    Main Results:

    • Sinusoidal electric fields demonstrated successful ECT responses.
    • ECT efficacy was highly dependent on sine wave frequency, decreasing with increased frequency.
    • Low-frequency sine waves yielded efficacy comparable to square waves.
    • Higher frequencies of sine waves reduced adverse effects like skin burns and muscle contractions.

    Conclusions:

    • Sine wave bursts are a viable option for cancer treatment via ECT.
    • These findings suggest potential clinical applications for sine wave-based ECT, offering an alternative to DC square pulses.