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REVISTA INTERNACIONAL DE MEDICINA Y CIENCIAS DE LA ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA Y EL DEPORTE

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X-Ray Induces Pyroptosis in Hela Cells Through Caspase-3/Gsdme Signaling Pathway: Implications for Anti-Tumor Immunity and its Impact on Mental and Physical Health in Athletes

Issue Volume 22, Number 88, 2022 Articles 
Yuting Zheng
Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei Anhui 230601, China
Na Liu
Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei Anhui 230601, China
Lei Hu
Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei Anhui 230031, China
Xin Fang
School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei Anhui 230032, China
Haiming Dai
Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei Anhui 230031, China
Mingjun Zhang
Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei Anhui 230601, China

Abstract

Pyroptosis, a form of programmed cell death characterized by inflammation and the recruitment of inflammatory cells, plays a pivotal role in mitigating immunosuppression and sparking systemic immune responses within the tumor microenvironment. The potential of cancer cell pyroptosis to be triggered during radiotherapy, however, remains underexplored. This study delves into the induction of pyroptosis in cervical cancer HeLa cells following irradiation, seeking to pinpoint optimal radiation conditions to incite this process, alongside evaluating the subsequent anti-tumor immune effects. Our findings indicate that exposing HeLa cells to an 8 Gy radiation dose for 72 hours optimally initiates pyroptosis via the caspase-3/GSDME signaling pathway, enhancing phagocytosis and bolstering anti-tumor immunity. This research not only sheds light on a novel approach to cancer treatment through the manipulation of pyroptosis but also opens avenues for investigating the broader implications of this therapy on the mental and physical health of athletes. Enhanced understanding of these dynamics could revolutionize therapeutic strategies, ensuring they support the holistic well-being of individuals undergoing cancer treatment, particularly those in physically demanding professions or activities.

Keywords: Pyroptosis; Irradiation; caspase3/GSDME; Phagocytosis; Anti-tumor immunity
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Revista multidisciplinar de las Ciencias del Deporte
ISSN: 1577-0354
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