Palliative Irradiation Affects Temporal Degradation of Rodent Vertebral Bone Mechanics, Architecture, and Composition
Chenghua Wang, Madison Berardi, Samantha Martin, Christine Brown, Zahra Soltani, Mario Keko, Megan E. Rosa‐Caldwell, Marie Mortreux, Seward B. Rutkove, Stacyann Bailey, Ron Noah Alkalay
This study evaluates the longitudinal effects of high-dose irradiation on vertebral bone mechanics, architecture, and composition in rats, finding progressive deterioration in mechanical properties and trabecular structure.
bioRxiv · Jul 15, 2026 · PreprintBioengineering