FLASH Irradiation Regulates IFN-β induction by mtDNA via Cytochrome c Leakage
J. Lv, J. Sun, Y. Luo, J. Liu, D. Wu, Y. Fang, H. Lan, L. Diao, Y. Ma, Y. Li, M. Wang, Z. Zhao, H. Wang, A. Morris, W. Zhang, , X. Yan
This study shows FLASH irradiation increases cytochrome c leakage from mitochondria in normal cells, reducing mtDNA accumulation and IFN-β secretion, while having the opposite effect in cancer cells.
bioRxiv · Apr 10, 2024 · PreprintBiophysics