Protons sensitize epithelial cells to mesenchymal transition.

Proton radiotherapy has gained more favor among oncologists as a treatment option for localized and deep-seated tumors. In addition, protons are a major constituent of the space radiation astronauts receive during space flights. The potential for these exposures to lead to, or enhance cancer risk ha...

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Main Authors: Minli Wang, Megumi Hada, Janapriya Saha, Deepa M Sridharan, Janice M Pluth, Francis A Cucinotta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3402537?pdf=render