ArticleNature communications2025
Metabolic support protects mucosa from ferroptosis in radiation-induced mucositis.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Multiphasic blood transcriptomic signatures of radioprotection by BIO 300, a synthetic genistein nanosuspension, in a nonhuman primate model of acute radiation syndrome.Journal of translational medicine · 2026Article
- Spermidine-functionalized Janus hydrogel microneedles inhibit ferroptosis and promote healing of oral ulcers.Bioactive materials · 2026Article
- Sequential drug release from dual-responsive scaffold with ultrasound-enhanced efficacy for infectious oral ulcer therapy.Regenerative biomaterials · 2026Article
- Bridging the gaps: the gut-lung axis and microbial metabolites in the pathogenesis and treatment of pulmonary fibrosis.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Ferroptosis-The "Double-Edged Sword" in Cancer: Mechanisms of Tumor Suppression/Resistance and Therapeutic Manipulation.Biology · 2025Review
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Abstract
Ionizing radiation is effective in treating cancer but causes significant damage to the mucosa, thereby increasing patient discomfort, delaying therapy, and raising the risk of mortality. The underlying mechanisms of this damage remain poorly understood, and current treatments are largely palliative. In this study, ferroptosis was identified as the primary mode of cell death responsible for the radiation-induced depletion of oral mucosal epithelial cells. Notably, a compensatory phase was also discovered in the early stages following radiation exposure, during which fibroblasts provide crucial metabolic support. Specifically, fibroblasts supply polyamines that are readily absorbed by basal epithelial cells, protecting them from ferroptosis. Supplementation with polyamines was found to effectively prevent mucosal injury. These findings highlight the critical role of fibroblast-mediated metabolic support in protecting the oral mucosa from radiation-induced damage and offer insights into enhancing the body's intrinsic protective mechanisms against radiation-related diseases.
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