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The chemotherapeutic agent doxorubicin induces brain senescence, with modulation by APOE genotype.
Experimental neurology - 1 Jan 2024
Demby Tamar, Gross Phillip S, Mandelblatt Jeanne, Huang Jeffrey K, Rebeck G William
Abstract excerpt
Many cancer patients experience serious cognitive problems related to their treatment, which can greatly affect their quality of life. The molecular mechanisms of this cancer chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment (CICI) are unknown, thus slowing the development of preventative approaches. We hypothesized that cancer chemotherapies could induce cellular senescence in the brain, creating a pro-inflammatory...
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