Kae Nakamura
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Kae Nakamura is a pioneering researcher in the emerging field of plasma oncology, with a primary focus on the selective eradication of cancer cells using nonequilibrium atmospheric pressure plasma (NEAPP). Her most impactful work, published in 2012, demonstrated that NEAPP can induce apoptosis specifically in ovarian cancer cells while sparing normal fibroblast controls—a breakthrough for targeted cancer therapy. By applying continuous plasma treatment to a single spot on a culture dish, she achieved selective detachment and death of two independent ovarian cancer cell lines. This study, which has garnered 314 citations, established a foundational proof-of-concept for using cold atmospheric plasma as a non-invasive, localized treatment modality. Though a subsequent related paper has fewer citations, Nakamura’s contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of plasma-induced apoptosis mechanisms, opening new avenues for clinical applications in gynecologic oncology. Her work remains highly influential among researchers exploring physical approaches to cancer treatment.
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