Molecular characterization of endothelial cell response in the context of radiation-induced atherosclerosis

Ionizing radiation is used for radiotherapeutic and diagnostic purposes, which can expose the heart and blood vessels, potentially causing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, dose-dependency and associated molecular mechanisms are still elusive. Our work focused on endothelial cells based on previous information suggesting that ionizing radiation could promote atherosclerosis. We report that…