Conditional Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Type 1 Deletion in the Endothelial Compartment Has No Beneficial Effect on Radiation-Induced Whole-Lung Damage in Mice

As opposed to the intestine, the endothelial pool of PAI-1 does not play a determinant role in the development of radiation-induced lung damage. The therapeutic value of PAI-1 inhibition in lung radiation injury may be associated with other types of cells.