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Carborane-Appended Levodopa For Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen And Boron Neutron Capture Therapy, Alejandra Macias
Carborane-Appended Levodopa For Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen And Boron Neutron Capture Therapy, Alejandra Macias
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A multi-step organic synthetic method to attach carborane cages to biocompatible organic compounds for application in Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) was conducted. Boron Neutron Capture Therapy is a form of radiation therapy that promises a new and effective form of cancer treatment that involves the destruction of tumor cells using an isotope of boron (10B). The effectiveness of this therapy depends on the boron content accumulated in cancerous tissue. Carboranes are boron-rich clusters that possess unique physical and chemical properties making them suitable for a wide range of applications including medicinal chemistry. Because of their high boron content, carborane-appended …