Moderate Dose Irradiation Induces DNA Damage and Impairments of Barrier and Host Defense in Nasal Epithelial Cells in vitro
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ABSTRACT: Purpose
Radiotherapy (RT) is the mainstay treatment for head and neck cancers. However, chronic and recurrent upper respiratory tract infections and inflammation have been commonly reported in patients post-RT. The underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Method and Materials
We used a well-established model of human nasal epithelial cells (hNECs) that forms a pseudostratified layer in the air-liquid interface (ALI) and exposed it to single or repeated moderate dose γ-irradiation (1Gy). We assessed the DNA damage and evaluated the biological properties of hNECs at different time points post-RT. Further, we explored the host immunity alterations in irradiated hNECs with polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid sodium salt (poly [I:C]) and lipopolysaccharides (LPS). Results
IR induced DNA double strand breaks (DSBs) and triggered DNA damage response in hNECs. Repeated IR significantly reduced basal cell proliferation with low expression of p63/KRT5 and Ki67, induced cilia loss and inhibited mucus secretion. In addition, IR decreased ZO-1 expression and caused a significant decline in the transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER). Moreover, hyperreactive response against pathogen invasion and disrupted epithelial host defense can be observed in hNECs exposed to repeated IR. Conclusion
Our study suggests that IR induced prolonged structural and functional impairments of hNECs may contribute to patients post-RT with increased risk of developing chronic and recurrent upper respiratory tract infection and inflammation.
SUBMITTER: Yang Y
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9242583 | biostudies-literature |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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