Current Status and Future Development of Boron Neutron Capture Therapy

Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) is a precision radiotherapy technology for tumors. On the international stage, Japan stands out as a representative country where BNCT has progressed into a mature clinical phase. Although China started relatively late, it has achieved rapid advancements through...

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Published in:Zhongliu Fangzhi Yanjiu
Main Authors: Jia MA, Yuli BAI, Guang HAN
Format: Article
Language:Chinese
Published: Magazine House of Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2026-04-01
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Online Access:http://www.zlfzyj.com/cn/article/doi/10.3971/j.issn.1000-8578.2026.25.0967
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Summary:Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) is a precision radiotherapy technology for tumors. On the international stage, Japan stands out as a representative country where BNCT has progressed into a mature clinical phase. Although China started relatively late, it has achieved rapid advancements through independent research and development in accelerator and neutron source equipment, domestically produced boron drugs, and clinically validated therapeutic efficacy. In several key indicators, China has now reached internationally advanced levels. Looking ahead, efforts should be prioritized toward the development of third-generation boron-based drugs, the standardization of treatment protocols, and cost reduction to enhance treatment accessibility, ultimately aiming to build a competitive BNCT clinical application and technological innovation system.
ISSN:1000-8578