ITGA5 promotes homologous recombination mediated radioresistance in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by upregulating RAD51AP1 expression.
Radiotherapy resistance represents a critical barrier to successful treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), driving tumor recurrence and poor patient survival. We identify constitutive overexpression of integrin α5 (ITGA5) as a key molecular determinant of ESCC radioresistance. Clinically, elevated ITGA...