Whole brain proton irradiation in adult Sprague Dawley rats produces dose dependent and non-dependent cognitive, behavioral, and dopaminergic effects
Abstract Proton radiotherapy causes less off-target effects than X-rays but is not without effect. To reduce adverse effects of proton radiotherapy, a model of cognitive deficits from conventional proton exposure is needed. We developed a model emphasizing multiple cognitive outcomes. Adult male rat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-78128-1 |