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A trace element with the atomic symbol B, atomic number 5, and atomic weight [10.806; 10.821]. Boron-10, an isotope of boron, is used as a neutron absorber in BORON NEUTRON CAPTURE THERAPY.
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D001895
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D01.268.513.500
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2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Boron" by people in Profiles.
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Next-Generation Boron Drugs and Rational Translational Studies Driving the Revival of BNCT. Cells. 2023 05 16; 12(10).
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Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) for malignant melanoma with special reference to absorbed doses to the normal skin and tumor. Australas Phys Eng Sci Med. 2003 Sep; 26(3):97-103.
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Treatment of malignant melanoma by single thermal neutron capture therapy with melanoma-seeking 10B-compound. Lancet. 1989 Aug 12; 2(8659):388-9.
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Estimation of absorbed doses in human malignant melanoma treated by neutron capture therapy with special references to vertical direction. Pigment Cell Res. 1989 Jul-Aug; 2(4):361-4.
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Review: biological effectiveness of thermal neutrons and 10B(n,alpha)7Li reaction on cultured cells. Pigment Cell Res. 1989 Jul-Aug; 2(4):333-6.
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Improvement of solubility of p-boronophenylalanine by complex formation with monosaccharides. Strahlenther Onkol. 1989 Feb-Mar; 165(2-3):127-9.
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In situ measurement on 10B concentrations and absorbed dose estimations in human malignant melanoma treated by BNCT. Strahlenther Onkol. 1989 Feb-Mar; 165(2-3):104-6.
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Selective thermal neutron capture therapy and diagnosis of malignant melanoma: from basic studies to first clinical treatment. Basic Life Sci. 1989; 50:251-60.