Abstract

Rapid retrospective biodosimetry methods are essential for the fast triage of persons occupationally or accidentally exposed to ionizing radiation. Identification and detection of a radiation specific molecular ‘footprint’ should provide a sensitive and reliable measurement of radiation exposure. Here we discuss conventional (cytogenetic) methods of detection and assessment of radiation exposure in comparison to emerging approaches such as gene expression signatures and DNA damage markers. Furthermore, we provide an overview of technical and logistic details such as type of sample required, time for sample preparation and analysis, ease of use and potential for a high throughput analysis.

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Title
Advances in biological dosimetry
Author
Ivashkevich, A 1 ; Ohnesorg, T 2 ; Sparbier, C E 3 ; Elsaleh, H 4 

 Radiation Oncology, Canberra Hospital, Garran, ACT, 2605, Australia; Australian National University, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia 
 Molecular Development, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Melbourne, VIC, 3052, Australia 
 Radiation Oncology, Canberra Hospital, Garran, ACT, 2605, Australia 
 Radiation Oncology, Canberra Hospital, Garran, ACT, 2605, Australia; College of Medicine Biology and Environment, Australian National University, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia 
Publication year
2017
Publication date
Jan 2017
Publisher
IOP Publishing
ISSN
17426588
e-ISSN
17426596
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2573657073
Copyright
© 2017. This work is published under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.