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Project

Impact of proton therapy on DNA damage and response in hematopoietic stem cells and progenitor cells.

Outputs and Outcomes

Code

01CD5521

Duration

01 January 2022 → 30 September 2022

Funding

Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund

Promotor

Ans Baeyens

Research disciplines

Medical and health sciences
- Radiation therapy

Keywords

Radiotherapy Stem cells Hematopoiesis Proton therapy

Project description

The radiation response of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) to proton therapy is
unknown. In this project, the DNA damage response of radiosensitive HSPCs, which are often
exposed during pediatric cancer treatment, is compared between therapeutic proton- and photon
therapy. This study can improve proton treatment planning and can lead to new therapeutic interventions to prevent radiotherapy-related adverse effects.

English

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