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Nan Wu1, Ching-Hsiang Fan2, Chih-Kuang Yeh1
1Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Abstract:
Despite intensive efforts to develop diagnostic and therapeutic tools, the successful treatment of cancer is still hampered by the obscure boundary between cancerous cells and normal cells, recurrence of the cancer, and the development of drug resistance during chemotherapy. In recent years, sonodynamic therapy (SDT), employing therapeutic ultrasound with sonosensitizers, has attracted attention as a potentially promising approach for cancer therapy. This review describes the current understanding of the mechanisms and the preclinical and clinical efficacy of SDT-based applications in tumors, providing an insight into the therapeutic potential offered by SDT. The limitations and future directions of this emerging treatment are also discussed.
Insights
Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) uses ultrasound and sonosensitizers to treat cancer, offering a promising approach to overcome challenges like drug resistance and recurrence. This review explores SDT mechanisms, efficacy, and future potential in oncology.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Nanomedicine
Background:
- Cancer treatment faces challenges including unclear tumor margins, recurrence, and chemotherapy resistance.
- Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) is an emerging modality utilizing ultrasound and sonosensitizers for cancer treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current understanding of sonodynamic therapy mechanisms.
- To evaluate the preclinical and clinical efficacy of SDT in tumor treatment.
- To discuss the limitations and future directions of SDT in oncology.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on sonodynamic therapy.
- Analysis of preclinical studies and clinical trials involving SDT applications in tumors.
- Discussion of the underlying mechanisms of SDT.
Main Results:
- SDT demonstrates potential as a promising cancer therapy approach.
- Evidence of preclinical and clinical efficacy in various tumor models.
- Identification of key mechanisms driving SDT's therapeutic effects.
Conclusions:
- Sonodynamic therapy holds significant therapeutic potential for cancer treatment.
- Further research is needed to address limitations and optimize SDT applications.
- SDT represents a promising future direction in oncological therapy.
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