Investigating the effects of protons versus x-rays on radiation-induced lymphopenia after brain irradiation
Julie Coupey, Thao-Nguyen Pham, Jérôme Toutain, V. Ivanova, Erika S. Hue, Charly Hélaine, A. Ismail, Romaric Saulnier, Gaël Simonin, Marc Rousseau, Cyril Moignier, Juliette Thariat, Samuel Valable
This study compares the effects of proton and x-ray irradiation on lymphopenia and tissue response in mice, finding protons reduce lymphocyte depletion and tissue inflammation.
International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics · Jan 15, 2026Peer-reviewedCell Biology