Radiation Dermatitis: Radiation-Induced Effects on the Structural and Immunological Barrier Function of the Epidermis

    March 2024 in “ International journal of molecular sciences ”
    Claudia E. Rübe, Benjamin M. Freyter, Gargi Tewary … Christian Rübe
    Studysummary This review discusses how ionizing radiation causes skin damage by inducing cellular senescence in keratinocytes, which secrete inflammatory mediators, recruiting immune cells and exacerbating inflammation, impacting the skin barrier function and healing.
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