Department of Internal Medicine, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23507, USA.
Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20889, USA.
Int J Mol Sci. 2024 Jul 29;25(15):8261. doi: 10.3390/ijms25158261.
Medical procedures, such as radiation therapy, are a vital element in treating many cancers, significantly contributing to improved survival rates. However, a common long-term complication of such exposure is radiation-induced skin fibrosis (RISF), a complex condition that poses substantial physical and psychological challenges. Notably, about 50% of patients undergoing radiation therapy may achieve long-term remission, resulting in a significant number of survivors managing the aftereffects of their treatment. This article delves into the intricate relationship between RISF, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and angiotensin II (Ang II) signaling. It proposes the underlying mechanisms and examines potential treatments for mitigating skin fibrosis. The primary goal is to offer essential insights in order to better care for and improve the quality of life of cancer survivors who face the risk of developing RISF.
医学程序,如放射疗法,是治疗许多癌症的重要手段,极大地提高了生存率。然而,这种辐射暴露的一个常见长期并发症是放射性皮肤纤维化(RISF),这是一种复杂的病症,给患者带来了巨大的身体和心理挑战。值得注意的是,大约 50%接受放射治疗的患者可能会获得长期缓解,这意味着大量的幸存者需要应对治疗的后遗症。本文深入探讨了 RISF、活性氧(ROS)和血管紧张素 II(Ang II)信号之间的复杂关系。它提出了潜在的机制,并研究了减轻皮肤纤维化的潜在治疗方法。主要目标是提供必要的见解,以便更好地照顾和改善面临 RISF 风险的癌症幸存者的生活质量。