A Monte Carlo-based Model Of Gold Nanoparticle Radiosensitization

The goal of radiotherapy is to operate within the therapeutic window - delivering doses of ionizing radiation to achieve locoregional tumour control, while minimizing normal tissue toxicity. A greater therapeutic ratio can be achieved by utilizing radiosensitizing agents designed to enhance the effe...

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Main Author: Lechtman, Eli
Other Authors: Pignol, Jean-Philippe
Language:en_ca
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1807/43632