A Review on the Application and Mechanism of Low Temperature Plasma in the Field of Tumor Therapy

Low temperature plasma (LTP), as an emerging cancer treatment technology, has shown significant therapeutic potential due to its unique physical and chemical properties and biological effects. This article reviews the basic characteristics of LTP and its multiple mechanisms of application in tumor treatment. LTP can induce various cell death modes, including apoptosis, pyroptosis, and autophagy, through its unique chemical and physical properties. Additionally, studies have demonstrated that the combination of LTP with traditional chemotherapy drugs (such as cisplatin and paclitaxel) can enhance the anti-tumor efficacy of the drugs while reducing drug resistance. The combined application of LTP and nanomaterials also shows promising prospects. However, LTP still faces some challenges and limitations in medical applications. Future research needs to further explore the specific applications of LTP in different tumor types, optimize treatment plans, and develop more portable and efficient LTP devices to promote its application in clinical treatment.