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- Title
Preliminary Results of the Effects of Localized High-Dose Radiotherapy Combined with Total Body Low-Dose Irradiation on Tumor Growth and Stimulating the Immune System in Tumor-Bearing Mice.
- Authors
Bahrayni Toosi, Mohammad Taghi; Kasiri, Afsaneh; Torabinejad, Sepehr; Soleymanifard, Shokouhozaman; Sankian, Mojtaba; Aledavood, Seyed Amir; Shamili, Fazileh Hosseini; Lavi, Fahime
- Abstract
Background: The immune system plays an extensive role in eliminating tumor cells. On the other hand, low-dose irradiation stimulates the immune system. Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the therapeutic outcomes of localized high-dose radiotherapy (LH) alone and combined with total body low-dose irradiation (TB). Material and Methods: In this experimental study, B16F0 tumor cells were injected into the right flank of C57JL/6 mice. The mice were treated with LH alone (13 Gy X-rays to the tumor surface) (LH group) or combined with TB (85 mGy Xrays at the skin) (TB+LH group). Then the tumor volume, the mice’s lifespan, the number of lymphocytes extracted from the spleen, and interferon gamma (IFN-γ) production were measured. Results: Reduced number of lymphocytes, compared to non-irradiated mice (control group), was observed in LH and TB+LH groups. However, the identical number of cultured lymphocytes produced a higher level of IFN-γ in irradiated groups. Comparing the irradiated groups, the number of lymphocytes and their IFN-γ production, tumor growth control, and the mice’s lifespan were statistically higher in TB+LH group. Conclusion: Observing a higher level of IFN-γ in TB+LH group compared to LH group indicates that low-dose radiation enhanced the stimulating effects of high-dose radiation on the immune system. It caused the mice in TB+LH group to have a more prolonged lifespan and a lower tumor growth rate. Therefore, it is worth our attention for future studies to investigate whether total body low-dose irradiation can be utilized before radiotherapy to enhance its efficiency.
- Subjects
TOTAL body irradiation; TUMOR growth; IMMUNE system; LYMPHOCYTE count; INTERFERON gamma
- Publication
Journal of Biomedical Physics & Engineering, 2023, Vol 13, Issue 4, p323
- ISSN
2251-7200
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.31661/jbpe.v0i0.2009-1179