Application
Nanosecond pulsed electric fields in medical applications
Nanosecond pulsed electric fields (nsPEFs) have been primarily investigated for the potential of reversible electroporation in cancer therapy. It also open the doors for new medical treatments, for precise drugs deliveries, for genetics, for research, etc.
nsPEFs have been studied as a potential modality for tumour ablation and targeted cancer treatment. Similar to microsecond pulsed electric fields (msPEFs), nsPEFs can induce irreversible electroporation in tumour cells, leading to cell death. However, nsPEFs may offer advantages in terms of improved selectivity, reduced thermal effects, and potentially enhanced immune response compared to msPEFs.
nsPEFs have shown potential in promoting wound healing processes. Studies have suggested that nsPEFs can enhance cell migration, stimulate angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels), and modulate the expression of growth factors and cytokines involved in wound healing.