Ke Zhong, Kejia Liu, Yu Song, Sitai Chen, Xia Hu, Ruiqi Xue, Xueying Ma, Shaojian Li, Jingwen Yang, Zhenhong Deng, Xiaoqiu Zhu, Mingjun Yuan, Yijun Huang, Wei Yin, Yupin Chen, Yamei Tang, Zhongshan Shi
Radiotherapy for head and neck tumors can lead to a severe complication known as radiation-induced brain injury (RIBI). However, the underlying mechanism of RIBI development remains unclear, and limited prevention and treatment options are available. Neuroactive steroids have shown potential in treating neurological disorders. 5α-Androst-3β, 5, 6β-triol (TRIOL), a synthetic neuroprotective steroid, holds promise as a treatment candidate for RIBI patients. However, the neuroprotective effects and underlying mechanism of TRIOL on RIBI treatment are yet to be elucidated...
December 7, 2023: Molecular Neurobiology