Low LET protons focused to submicrometer shows enhanced radiobiological effectiveness
Journal:
Physics in Medicine and Biology
Volume:
57
Issue:
19
Year:
2012
Pages from - to:
5889-5907
Language:
Englisch
Keywords:
Dosimetry/exposure assessment ; Radiation monitoring ; control ; and safety ; Tissue engineering ; Treatment strategy
Abstract:
This study shows that enhanced radiobiological effectiveness (RBE) values can be generated focusing low linear energy transfer (LET) radiation and thus changing the microdose distribution. 20 MeV protons (