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    • Cell Biology

    Background:

    • Ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) irradiation, also known as the FLASH effect, is investigated for its potential to reduce radiation-induced side effects in healthy tissues.
    • Previous studies demonstrated this protective effect primarily with low-linear energy transfer (LET) and high-dose irradiation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the efficacy of UHDR and conventional dose rate (CONV) irradiation on tumor control and normal tissue responses.
    • To evaluate the impact of UHDR irradiation on senescence and apoptosis in normal cells.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized 3D tumor spheroids (HCT116, T98G) and a normal intestinal epithelial cell line (HIEC-6).
    • Compared tumor growth delay, senescence induction, and apoptosis following UHDR and CONV irradiation at clinically relevant doses.

    Main Results:

    • Both UHDR and CONV irradiation resulted in comparable tumor growth delays, indicating similar tumor control efficacy.
    • UHDR and CONV irradiation induced similar levels of senescence in normal cells.
    • UHDR irradiation showed a lower induction of apoptosis in normal cells compared to CONV irradiation at early time points.

    Conclusions:

    • UHDR irradiation demonstrates potential for modulating normal tissue responses while maintaining comparable tumor control to conventional dose rates.
    • Findings suggest UHDR irradiation could offer a therapeutic advantage by reducing radiation-induced side effects in healthy tissues.