Epigenetic memory of radiotherapy in dermal fibroblasts impairs wound repair capacity in cancer survivors

Abstract Radiotherapy (RT), a common cancer treatment, unintentionally harms surrounding tissues, including the skin, and hinders wound healing years after treatment. This study aims to understand the mechanisms behind these late-onset adverse effects. We compare skin biopsies from previously irradi...

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Main Authors: Xiaowei Bian, Minna Piipponen, Zhuang Liu, Lihua Luo, Jennifer Geara, Yongjian Chen, Traimate Sangsuwan, Monica Maselli, Candice Diaz, Connor A. Bain, Evelien Eenjes, Maria Genander, Michael Crichton, Jenna L. Cash, Louis Archambault, Siamak Haghdoost, Julie Fradette, Pehr Sommar, Martin Halle, Ning Xu Landén
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-10-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-53295-1
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