Helping blood cells regenerate after radiation therapy

MIT researchers have devised a way to help blood cells regenerate faster, by stimulating a particular type of stem cell to secrete growth factors that help blood cell precursor cells differentiate into mature blood cells. This could help repopulate blood cells in cancer patients who receive bone marrow irradiation.

Comparing the efficacy of γ- and electron-irradiation of PBMCs to promote secretion of paracrine, regenerative factors - ScienceDirect

Radiation Therapy For Blood Cancer

Center for Wound Healing at Oswego Health Offers Improved Healing For Chronic Wounds Through Advanced Modalities

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New Discoveries and Honors in Cancer Research

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An indispensable tool: Exosomes play a role in therapy for radiation damage - ScienceDirect

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Breaking barriers: Neurodegenerative repercussions of radiotherapy induced damage on the blood-brain and blood-tumor barrier - ScienceDirect

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