Elucidating the role of transiently hypoxic tumour cells on radiation resistance

Br J Cancer. 2022 Apr;126(7):971-972. doi: 10.1038/s41416-022-01741-6. Epub 2022 Feb 23.

Abstract

The link between hypoxic conditions and radiation sensitivity is well-established, however the dynamic nature of hypoxia is often overlooked. The contribution of acute/transient hypoxia versus chronic conditions to radiosensitivity has been investigated by Wadsworth et al. using two hypoxia markers and pentoxifylline to increase blood flow to regions of transient hypoxia.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Cell Count
  • Cell Hypoxia
  • Humans
  • Hypoxia
  • Neoplasms* / radiotherapy
  • Radiation Tolerance*