The Role of Immune Cells and Cytokines in Radiation-Induced Damage: Key Functions and Potential Therapeutic Targets - Takeaways - MDSpire

The Role of Immune Cells and Cytokines in Radiation-Induced Damage: Key Functions and Potential Therapeutic Targets

  • By

  • Yanan Wu

  • Yuanjing Tian

  • YingYing Zhang

  • Pingping Hu

  • Lili Qiao

  • Guodong Deng

  • Ning Liang

  • Yan Zhang

  • Jiandong Zhang

  • April 28, 2026

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    Ionizing radiation exposure poses significant risks, particularly from medical procedures, affecting both targeted and neighboring healthy tissues.

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    Immune cells and cytokines play critical roles in the inflammatory and repair processes following radiation exposure, influencing tissue damage.

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    High doses of radiation can cause severe injury to rapidly dividing tissues, notably the hematopoietic system, skin, and gastrointestinal tract.

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    Limited FDA-approved agents exist for treating radiation exposure, highlighting the need for improved therapeutic strategies.

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    Understanding immune system interactions in radiation injury can lead to novel medical countermeasures aimed at restoring immune balance.

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The Role of Immune Cells and Cytokines in Radiation-Induced Damage: Key Functions and Potential Therapeutic Targets

  • by Yanan Wu, Yuanjing Tian, YingYing Zhang, Pingping Hu, Lili Qiao, Guodong Deng, Ning Liang, Yan Zhang, Jiandong Zhang

  • April 28, 2026

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