Magneto-oncology: a radical pair primer

Front Oncol. · 2025 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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PublicationFront Oncol. · 2025

Study typereview

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Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Category: Oncology, Biophysics Tags: magneto-oncology, radical pairs, magnetic fields, biochemistry, cancer, biomedical effects, EMF safety DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1539718 URL: frontiersin.org Overview There are few well-established biophysical mechanisms by which external magnetic fields can influence the biochemistry of molecules in living systems. The radical pair mechanism is arguably the most promising. Findings - This mini-review summarizes the characteristics of radical pairs in a format useful for those working in magneto-oncology. - It aims to assist researchers in determining whether biomedical magnetic field effects may originate from radical pair biochemistry. Conclusion By understanding the radical pair mechanism, researchers can develop physically plausible models and refine therapeutic protocols. This approach also aids in identifying possible experimental artifacts that may arise in magnetic field research relating to oncology. It is important to note the connection between external magnetic field exposure and biochemical changes, especially in contexts like cancer studies, given the health risks associated with electromagnetic fields.

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Study typereview

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Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 66% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

This mini-review describes the radical pair mechanism as a physically plausible way external magnetic fields could influence biochemical reactions in living systems, with the aim of helping magneto-oncology researchers assess whether observed magnetic field effects could originate from radical pair biochemistry and to support model-based optimization of therapeutic protocols and identification of artefacts.

Outcomes measured

biophysical mechanisms for magnetic field effects in living systems
radical pair mechanism relevance to magneto-oncology
guidance for interpreting observed biomedical magnetic field effects
theoretical model development for therapeutic protocols
identification of experimental artefacts

Limitations

Mini-review; no specific experimental results reported in the abstract.
No exposure parameters (field strength, frequency, duration) specified in the abstract.
No specific health outcomes or clinical endpoints quantified in the abstract.

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DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1539718
PubMed: Not supplied

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