Journal article
Plasma Stimulation of Migration of Macrophages
Plasma processes and polymers, v 11(12), pp 1193-1197
01 Dec 2014
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Abstract
Plasma has been shown to be effective against cancer cells both in vitro and in vivo. Several studies have documented the selectivity of plasma against cancer cells with minimal or reduced damage to normal cells. However, complete remission of cancer following plasma treatment has not been achieved yet. In the body, the immune system plays a vital role in the prevention and control of cancer. Presence of cells of the adaptive immune system in the tumor microenvironment is usually an indicator of good prognosis.[1] Since immune cell migration is a key initial step towards defense against diseases, it is important to evaluate the influence of plasma treatment on such cellular functions. Here we show that treatment with nanosecond-pulsed non-thermal dielectric barrier discharge enhances migration of macrophages in vitro.
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- Title
- Plasma Stimulation of Migration of Macrophages
- Creators
- Vandana Miller - AJ Drexel Plasma Institute Camden NJ USAAbraham Lin - AJ Drexel Plasma Institute Camden NJ USAGregory Fridman - AJ Drexel Plasma Institute Camden NJ USADanil Dobrynin - Plasma (Russia)Alexander Fridman - Plasma (Russia)
- Publication Details
- Plasma processes and polymers, v 11(12), pp 1193-1197
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Number of pages
- 5
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Microbiology and Immunology; C. and J. Nyheim Plasma Institute; Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000346034700011
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84916216541
- Other Identifier
- 991019168762604721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Physics, Applied
- Physics, Condensed Matter
- Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
- Polymer Science