Single-fraction γ-60Co radiation induces apoptosis in cultured rat C6 cells

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Radiotherapy is frequently applied in the treatment of malignant gliomas, but it is unclear if radiotherapy exerts its effects via induction of apoptosis. The present study was designed to determine whether a single-fraction γ-60Co radiation can induce apoptosis. DESIGN AN...

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Main Authors: Jiefang Bian, Xiling Wang, Jun Yun, Ruifeng Cao, Yunxin Cao, Jingwen Liang, Fucheng Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre 2012-05-01
Series:Annals of Saudi Medicine
Online Access:https://www.annsaudimed.net/doi/full/10.5144/0256-4947.2012.269