THE ROLE OF BORON MRI IN BORON NEUTRON-CAPTURE THERAPY

Authors
KABALKA GW TANG C BENDEL P
Citation
Gw. Kabalka et al., THE ROLE OF BORON MRI IN BORON NEUTRON-CAPTURE THERAPY, Journal of neuro-oncology, 33(1-2), 1997, pp. 153-161
Citations number
42
Categorie Soggetti
Clinical Neurology",Oncology
Journal title
Journal of neuro-oncology → ACNP
ISSN journal
0167594X
Volume
33
Issue
1-2
Year of publication
1997
Pages
153 - 161
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-594X(1997)33:1-2<153:TROBMI>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Boron magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy (MRS) are bein g developed for use in boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT). With cont inued development, boron MRI may be used to locate BNCT agents in vivo , evaluate the pharmacokinetics of BNCT agents, and aid in treatment p lanning.