Plasma Cancer Therapy

Description:

This book, written by key researchers in the field, provides a comprehensive analysis and overview of the state of the art of plasma-based cancer therapy. Recent progress in atmospheric plasmas has led to non-thermal or cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) devices with ion temperatures close to room temperature. In contrast to many existing anti-cancer approaches, CAP is a selective anti-cancer modality which has demonstrated significant potential in cancer therapy. Written by a global, cross-disciplinary group of leading researchers, this book covers basic theory, generation, diagnostics, and simulation of cold atmospheric plasma, as well as their clinical application in cancer therapy, immunotherapy, and future outlook, giving a complete picture of the field. It is meant for a broad audience, from students to engineers and scientists, who are interested in the emerging world of plasma medical applications. It presents recent advances, primary challenges, and future directions of this exciting, cutting-edge field.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction: Plasma for Cancer Therapy

2. Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Sources for Cancer Applications

3. Cold Atmospheric Plasma Sources for Cancer Applications and Their Diagnostics

4. Cancer Applications Overview

5. Biochemistry of Plasma in Cancer Therapy

6. Plasma-Activated Solution in Cancer Treatment

7. Plasma and Plasma–Cell Interaction Simulations

8. Immunology in Plasma Cancer Treatment

9. Adaptive Plasma and Machine Learning

10. Fundamental Studies of the Effect of Plasma on Plasmid DNA, Cancer Cells, and Virus

11. Current Understanding of Mechanisms in Plasma Cancer Therapy and Recent Advances in Technology

12. Clinical Applications of Cold Atmospheric Plasma

13. Outlook