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Transcriptomic Profile of Neuroinflammation in Irradiated Brain Following C5aR1 Inhibition, With and Without Brain Tumor

ABSTRACT: Expression of 757 genes related to neuroinflammation was analyzed across 12 treatment groups of male mice to investigate the neuroprotective effects of C5a Receptor 1 (C5aR1) inhibition against cranial irradiation for brain cancer therapy, utilizing both a pharmacologic (PMX205) and genetic (C5aR1-KO) approach.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE282058 | GEO | 2024/11/16

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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