Blood-brain barrier permeability following conventional photon radiotherapy – A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and preclinical studies

Blood-brain barrier permeability following conventional photon radiotherapy – A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and preclinical studies

Radiotherapy (RT) is a cornerstone treatment strategy for brain tumours. Besides cytotoxicity, RT can cause disruption of the blood–brain barrier (BBB), resulting in an increased permeability into the surrounding brain parenchyma. Although this effect is generally acknowledged, it remains unclear ho...

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Main Authors: Elvin't Hart, Zelda Odé, Marc P.P. Derieppe, Lucianne Groenink, Martijn W. Heymans, René Otten, Maarten H. Lequin, Geert O.R. Janssens, Eelco W. Hoving, Dannis G. van Vuurden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-07-01
Series:Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Blood-brain barrier
Radiotherapy
Permeability
Dose Fractionation
Radiotherapy Dosage
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405630822000362

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