Cell Biology for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT)

Dear colleagues,

The emergence of epithermal neutron sources in hospitals has made boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) a focus of innovative developments in radiation oncology.

Given the rapid progress in clinical and preclinical research on BNCT, we invite contributions for this Special Issue of Cells in the form of original research articles and reviews on all cellular aspects related to BNCT.

Relevant topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Radiation biology for BNCT;
• Cell-based studies;
• Drug development for BNCT;
• Impact of BNCT on the proteomic profile and omics approaches;
• Boron imaging;
• Mechanisms of action of BNCT;
• Immunological aspects, including abscopal effect of BNCT;
• Biomarkers for therapeutic optimization.

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Sauerwein
Prof. Dr. Mitsuko Masutani
Prof. Dr. Lucie Sancey
Prof. Dr. John Hopewell
Guest Editors

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