From: Boron neutron capture therapy induces apoptosis of glioma cells through Bcl-2/Bax
Group | Survival fraction (%) | ||
---|---|---|---|
 | U87 | U251 | SHG44 |
Unirradiated control (A) | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Irradiated in 60Co by 4 Gy (B) | 68.1 | 63.7 | 64.5 |
Irradiated in 60Co by 8 Gy (C) | 10.9 | 13.6 | 12.4 |
Irradiated in reactor for the same treatment period as used for Group D (F) | 3.1 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Irradiated in reactor for the same treatment period as used for Group E (G) | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
Irradiated in reactor by 4 Gy (H) | 2.9 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Irradiated in reactor by 8 Gy (I) | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.2 |
Irradiated in reactor with BNCT by 4 Gy (D)* | < 0.01% | < 0.01% | < 0.01% |
Irradiated in reactor with BNCT by 8 Gy (E)** | < 0.01% | < 0.01% | < 0.01% |