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  • Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic disorder associated with benign tumors, but rarely cancer.
  • Understanding the cellular response to radiation in TSC patients is important for risk assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the radiosensitivity of blood cells from patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC).
  • To compare the radiosensitivity of TSC patients to healthy individuals and cancer patients.

Main Methods:

  • Blood samples from 13 adult TSC patients were analyzed for sensitivity to ionizing radiation.
  • Ex vivo irradiation and 3-color fluorescence in situ hybridization were used to analyze chromosomal aberrations (breaks) in metaphases.
  • Radiosensitivity was quantified by mean breaks per metaphase (B/M) and compared to control groups.

Main Results:

  • TSC patients exhibited significantly increased radiosensitivity (B/M: 0.48 ± 0.11) compared to healthy individuals (B/M: 0.40 ± 0.09; p=0.001).
  • No significant difference in radiosensitivity was observed between TSC patients and age-matched oncological patients (B/M: 0.49 ± 0.14; p=0.246).
  • A higher proportion of TSC patients were classified as radiosensitive (B/M > 0.5) or distinctly radiosensitive (B/M > 0.6) compared to healthy individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Individuals with TSC demonstrate heightened radiosensitivity, comparable to that of cancer patients.
  • This increased sensitivity suggests a need for careful consideration of radiation exposure in TSC management.
  • The findings highlight potential implications for radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging in TSC patients.