Responses of normal cells to ionizing radiation

Semin Radiat Oncol. 2007 Apr;17(2):81-8. doi: 10.1016/j.semradonc.2006.11.005.

Abstract

Radiation-induced alterations in cellular tissue homeostasis triggered by various molecular responses at the level of inter- and intracellular signaling processes cause both acute and late effects in normal tissue after radiation therapy. Some of the underlying molecular and cellular response pathways leading to radiation-induced tissue remodeling will be discussed, with special emphasis on vascular and parenchymal tissues.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Apoptosis / radiation effects
  • Cell Division / radiation effects
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
  • Homeostasis
  • Humans
  • Radiation Injuries / pathology*
  • Radiation Tolerance
  • Radiation, Ionizing*
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects*
  • Signal Transduction / radiation effects