Brain endothelial cells as phagocytes: mechanisms and implications by Rudy T. Chang, Mark J. Fisher, Rachita K. Sumbria

“…Phagocytic activity by BECs has significant clinical implications ranging from regulation of cerebral microvascular patency (particularly by contributing to and resolving capillary stalling), clearance of brain parenchymal debris, and brain parenchymal invasion by pathogens. …”
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gammaH2AX foci form preferentially in euchromatin after ionising-radiation. by Ian G Cowell, Nicola J Sunter, Prim B Singh, Caroline A Austin, Barbara W Durkacz, Michael J Tilby

“…H2AX phosphorylation has also been demonstrated previously to occur at stalled replication forks induced by UV radiation or exposure to agents such as hydroxyurea. …”
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Addressing Shortcomings in Contingency Standards of Care by Alexander Quan

“…Crisis standards of care require formal activation at the state level, and in the absence of clear triggers or governmental willingness to use them, hospitals may adopt informal strategies to manage allocation in the form of contingency measures. The contingency phase is defined by two simultaneous goals: prevent or stall crisis-level scarcity by managing limited resources and providing patient care that is functionally equivalent to usual care.[3] In other words, allocate scarce resources with no significant health consequences to patients. …”
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