| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8226530 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Increased PTEN signaling after radiation results in apoptosis of lung parenchymal cells. We hypothesize that upregulation of PTEN is influenced by Nox4-derived oxidative stress. To our knowledge, this is the first study to highlight the role of PTEN in radiation-induced pulmonary toxicity.
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Authors
Yu Zhang, Xiuwu M.D., Ph.D., Zahid N. M.D., Isabel L. B.S., Zeljko M.D., Ph.D.,