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This study aims to investigate the effects of non-ablative focused ultrasound on the immune response in pancreatic cancer models.

April 25, 2026Open Access

Non-ablative focused ultrasound induces an adaptive immune response to suppress pancreatic cancer: a preclinical study

EPEun-Joo ParkSeoul National University Hospital YAYundeok AhnSeoul National University Hospital YCYuri CheonSeoul National University Hospital

Key Points

This study aims to investigate the effects of non-ablative focused ultrasound on the immune response in pancreatic cancer models.
Utilized preclinical models of pancreatic cancer.
Applied non-ablative focused ultrasound treatment.
Assessed changes in immune response post-treatment.
Induced an adaptive immune response following focused ultrasound treatment.
Observed significant tumor suppression in treated models compared to controls.
Enhanced overall survival in preclinical pancreatic cancer models post intervention.

Abstract

Ultrasonography (renamed from the Journal of Korean Society of Ultrasound in Medicine in January 2014), the official English-language journal of the Korean Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (KSUM), is an international peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to practice, research, technology, and education dealing with medical ultrasound, Aims and Scope:Ultrasonography (renamed from the Journal of Korean Society of Ultrasound in Medicine in January 2014), the official English-language journal of the Korean Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (KSUM), is an international peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to practice, research, technology, and education dealing with medical ultrasound.It is published four times per year: January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. Original articles, topical reviews, pictorial essays, and notable case reports are published in Ultrasonography covering state-of-the-art content. Ultrasonography also serves as a medium for cooperation among physicians and specialists from around the world who are focusing on various ultrasound technology and disease problems.

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