Mechanisms by which statins protect endothelial cells from radiation-induced injury in the carotid artery

BackgroundThe incidental use of statins during radiation therapy has been associated with a reduced long-term risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. However, the mechanisms by which statins protect the vasculature from irradiation injury remain poorly understood.ObjectivesIdentif...

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Main Authors: Karima Ait-Aissa, Linette N. Leng, Nathanial R. Lindsey, Xutong Guo, Denise Juhr, Olha M. Koval, Isabella M. Grumbach
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1133315/full
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