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This study investigates the dose enhancement effect of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) during X-ray therapies using Monte Carlo simulations. The research evaluates how GNPs can increase radiation dose in tumor tissues and their anti-angiogenic effects on tumor capillary vessels, finding significant dose enhancement factors ranging from 1.6 to 7.2 depending on GNP concentration and depth. The results suggest potential for developing GNP-based radiosensitizers that leverage both cytotoxic and anti-angiogenic proper

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