2024
DOI: 10.1186/s10020-024-00873-0
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Microbiome in radiotherapy: an emerging approach to enhance treatment efficacy and reduce tissue injury

Lina Lu,
Fengxiao Li,
Yuanyuan Gao
et al.

Abstract: Radiotherapy is a widely used cancer treatment that utilizes powerful radiation to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumors. While radiation can be beneficial, it can also harm the healthy tissues surrounding the tumor. Recent research indicates that the microbiota, the collection of microorganisms in our body, may play a role in influencing the effectiveness and side effects of radiation therapy. Studies have shown that specific species of bacteria living in the stomach can influence the immune system’s respons… Show more

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