DNA repair and G2-phase cell cycle checkpoint responses are involved in the manifestation of hyper-radiosensitivity (HRS). The low-dose radioresponse of MSH2 isogenic endometrial carcinoma cell lines was examined. Defects in cell cycle checkpoint activation and the DNA damage response in irradiated cells (0.2 Gy) were evaluated. HRS was expressed solely in MSH2+ cells and was associated with efficient activation of the early G2-phase cell cycle checkpoint. Maintenance of the arrest was associated with persistent MRE11, γH2AX, RAD51 foci at 2 h after irradiation. Persistent MRE11 and RAD51 foci were also evident 24 h after 0.2 Gy. MSH2 significantly enhances cell radiosensitivity to low dose IR.
Lynn Martin, Brian Marples, Anthony M Davies, Anne Atzberger, Connla Edwards, Thomas Lynch, Donal Hollywood and Laure Marignol
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Precise proton irradiation of the cardiac apex using the SARRP
In this video of the Spotlight series, Dr. Verginadis shares about his experience using the SARRP, specifically with proton irradiation of the cardiac apex. Dr. Verginadis works with the SARRP at the UPenn Department of Radiation Oncology, studying a variety of topics...
