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ArticleJournal of neuro-oncology2025

Elucidating the complexity of radiation-induced brain injury: comprehensive assessment of hippocampal and cortical impacts.

Beibei Chen, Yao Wang, Ruili Dang, ShiYuan Zhao, Shanshan Wei, Jialu Li, Xiangjiao Meng, Rong Rong, Pei Jiang

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Beibei ChenCollege of Pharmaceutical Science, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China.
Yao WangDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jiyan Road 440, Jinan, 250117, China.
Ruili DangTranslational Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Jining First People's Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jining, 272000, China.
ShiYuan ZhaoTranslational Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Jining First People's Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jining, 272000, China.
Shanshan WeiDepartment of Pharmacy, Jining First People's Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jining, 272000, China.
Jialu LiDepartment of graduate, Jacob school of engineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA.
Xiangjiao Meng *Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jiyan Road 440, Jinan, 250117, China. mengxiangjiao@sina.com.
Rong Rong *College of Pharmaceutical Science, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, China. rosierong@163.com.
Pei Jiang *Translational Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Jining First People's Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jining, 272000, China. jiangpeicsu@sina.com.

Funding

Key R&D Program of Jining NO.2022YXNS121Key R&D Program of Jining NO. 2022YXNS124Key R&D Program of Jining NO.2023YXNS003National Natural Science Foundation of China NO. 82373585Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province NO. ZR2022MH007Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province NO. ZR2022QH164
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Abstract

purposeRadiation-induced brain injury (RIBI) poses significant clinical challenges, underscoring the limited mechanistic understanding in this field. This study systematically investigates both the genetic and metabolic alterations induced by RIBI and their differential regional impacts across brain structures.

methodsMice received cranial irradiation with a single 30 Gy X-ray dose. Behavioral assessments, including the open field test (OFT), elevated plus maze test (EPM), and Morris water maze test (MWM), were conducted to evaluate the impact of RIBI on mouse behavior. Hippocampal and cortical tissues were subjected to transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses to identify alterations in gene expression and metabolic profiles.

resultsBehavioral tests indicated that irradiated mice exhibited significant impairments in exploration behavior, anxiety levels, and memory capabilities compared to controls. Transcriptomic analysis identified 456 and 516 significantly altered genes in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex, respectively. Metabolomic analysis identified 253 and 335 significantly altered metabolites in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex, respectively. Integrated pathway analysis uncovered region-specific alterations, while also highlighting shared perturbations in pathways such as glycerophospholipid metabolism, cAMP signaling, and the TCA cycle, suggesting these pathways as key biological processes affected by RIBI.

conclusionsThis study delineates the genetic and metabolic alterations induced by RIBI in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex. Our findings reveal both region-specific and shared characteristics of RIBI, providing a foundation for understanding the differential effects of radiation-induced injury across brain regions.

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Brain InjuriesCerebral CortexHippocampusRadiation InjuriesRadiation Injuries, ExperimentalAnimalsBehavior, AnimalCranial IrradiationMaleMaze LearningMiceMice, Inbred C57BLTranscriptomeBehavioral assessmentMetabolomicsRadiation-induced brain injury (RIBI)Transcriptomics

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