System and method to elicit apoptosis in malignant tumor cells for medical treatment

摘要

A method and apparatus for recording, storing and reprogramming the natural electrical signals of cancer cells as found in tumors of humans and animals. A confounding signal is created for retransmission into the cells of a malignant tumor to damage the cell and cause apoptosis. The invention uses ultra low voltage and current to cause apoptosis.

主权项

1. A method of treating cancer by causing apoptosis, where the cancer is one of known species of malignant cells, comprising the steps of
a. determining the specie of the cancer, and b. applying a confounding electrical signal to the cancer by contacting or piercing the plasma membrane of at least one cell of the cancer and applying the confounding electrical signal to cause apoptosis.