Virus-specific memory CD4 T cells sustain long-term numerical and functional impairment following whole-body irradiation
J Immunol. 2026 Aug 29;215(9):vkag244. doi: 10.1093/jimmun/vkag244. ABSTRACT The increasing demand for nuclear power and radiotherapy has expanded potential avenues for human exposure to whole-body irradiation (WBI), underscoring the need to understand its impact on immune cells. While prior studies have explored radiation-induced disruptions in immune homeostasis, the direct effect of WBI on pre-existing memory … Read more