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Repeated 5 AMP–induced synthetic torpor bouts markedly restrained LM8 osteosarcoma growth in female C3H/HeNRj mice, with suppression persisting after the final bout.
- Why it matters: Natural hibernation can slow tumors, but it is unclear whether pharmacologically induced torpor can reproduce this effect and whether it protects normal tissue without undermining radiotherapy.
- What they did: Five 5 AMP torpor bouts were given every other day to mimic repeated hibernation cycles; during the second bout, mice received 6 Gy total-body X-ray irradiation.
- The result: Tumor growth control under 6 Gy during the second bout was comparable to normothermia, while ovarian follicular atresia was lower and stayed similar to non-irradiated controls.
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