Magnetic field enhancement of tumor treatment
US6926659B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of treating a tumor, comprising creating an elevated concentration of free radicals in said tumor and creating a magnetic field that traverses said tumor and that inhibits the recombination of said free radicals in said tumor, thereby increasing the rate of apoptosis of cancerous cells. A magnetic field of 0.1 mTesla to 10 mTesla is generally used for this purpose.
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