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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Cancer Therapy

Background:

  • Electrochemotherapy (ECT) is an effective local cancer treatment utilizing electroporation to enhance the cellular uptake of chemotherapy drugs like bleomycin and cisplatin.
  • While established for cutaneous tumors in human and veterinary oncology, ongoing preclinical research explores novel drug combinations and electroporation parameters.
  • The technique's potential is expanding towards treating deeper, non-superficial tumors via a percutaneous approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements and applications of electrochemotherapy in oncology.
  • To highlight the ongoing research in drug development, treatment combinations, and electroporation techniques.
  • To discuss the current and emerging roles of electrochemotherapy in both human and veterinary medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of scientific literature published within the last five years.
  • Analysis of preclinical studies investigating new drugs and electroporation protocols.
  • Evaluation of clinical applications in human and veterinary oncology, focusing on cutaneous and deep-seated tumors.

Main Results:

  • Electrochemotherapy is a validated local therapy for cutaneous tumors and metastases in humans.
  • Its application in veterinary oncology is well-established due to its cost-effectiveness and ease of use.
  • Current research is focused on optimizing drug delivery, exploring combination therapies (e.g., with immunomodulatory drugs), and developing percutaneous methods for deep-seated tumors.

Conclusions:

  • Electrochemotherapy remains a promising and evolving local cancer treatment with expanding applications.
  • Further research into novel drug combinations and percutaneous techniques will broaden its therapeutic potential, particularly for deep-seated malignancies.
  • The technique's efficacy, cost-benefit ratio, and adaptability support its continued development in both human and veterinary oncology.