| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5946050 | Atherosclerosis | 2014 | 34 Pages |
Abstract
We showed that single and fractionated low-dose irradiations with low energy X-rays do not affect cell viability and DNA repair. Interestingly, the greater increase of ICAM-1 surface exposure and endothelial adhesiveness observed after fractionated irradiation, suggests that fractionated low-doses may accelerate chronic vascular inflammation, from which the atherosclerotic process can arise.
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Authors
Tiziana Cervelli, Daniele Panetta, Teresa Navarra, Maria Grazia Andreassi, Giuseppina Basta, Alvaro Galli, Piero A. Salvadori, Eugenio Picano, Serena Del Turco,