Evaluation of Gold Nanoparticle Size Effect on Dose Enhancement Factor in Megavoltage Beam Radiotherapy Using MAGICA Polymer Gel Dosimeter

Evaluation of Gold Nanoparticle Size Effect on Dose Enhancement Factor in Megavoltage Beam Radiotherapy Using MAGICA Polymer Gel Dosimeter

Background: Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) are among the most promising radiosensitive materials in radiotherapy. Studying the effective sensitizing factors such as nanoparticle size, concentration, surface features, radiation energy and cell type can help to optimize the effect and possible clinical a...

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Main Authors: Behrouzkia Zh., Zohdiaghdam R., Khalkhali H. R., Mousavi F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2019-02-01
Series:Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering
Subjects:
Gold Nanoparticle
Polymer Gel
Dosimetry
Radiotherapy
Online Access:http://jbpe.ir/Journal_OJS/JBPE/index.php/jbpe/article/view/1019/508

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