Recent Advances in Understanding of Radiation-Induced Skin Tissue Reactions with Respect to Acute Tissue Injury and Late Adverse Effects

    August 2025 in “ Journal of Radiation Research ”
    Keiko Iwashita, Keiji Suzuki, Mitsuaki Ojima
    Studysummary This review discusses advances in understanding the mechanisms behind radiation-induced skin reactions, highlighting recent insights into the roles of stem cells and immune cells in injury mitigation and late carcinogenesis, as reported in the context of ionizing radiation exposure.
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