Research Article

Gamma Radiation-Induced Disruption of Cellular Junctions in HUVECs Is Mediated through Affecting MAPK/NF-κB Inflammatory Pathways

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BAY 11-7085 treatment on the barrier function examined by ECIS and FITC-dextran permeability assay. Irradiation with 5 Gy significantly reduces the resistance in HUVECs when compared to the nonirradiated (0 Gy) group (a). The treatment with BAY 11-7085 at 2.5 μM partially blocked the decreased resistance in HUVECs caused by 5 Gy gamma irradiation, while the treatment alone did not have any significant effects in HUVECs without gamma radiation exposure (a). The fluoresce intensity of FITC-labelled dextrans (4 kDa) was significantly higher after 5 Gy gamma irradiation, and the treatment of BAY 11-7085 partially inhibited this increase (b). vs. 0 Gy; # vs. 5 Gy.
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