Oscillations in a Spatial Oncolytic Virus Model.

This article discusses the use of virotherapy as a targeted treatment for cancer. The authors analyze mathematical models of oncolytic viruses and their oscillatory patterns, particularly in a spatial context. They explore different spatio-temporal phenomena that can occur, such as hollow-ring patterns, target patterns, and dispersed patterns. The desired pattern for tumor eradication is the hollow ring pattern, and the authors identify the conditions for its occurrence. The article also mentions the discovery of a new phenomenon called periodic peak splitting, which the authors are unable to explain. This research has not yet undergone peer review. [Extracted from the article]