Radiobiology

Author: Xia Shouxuan
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Publish Date: 1998-06-09
Features: This book demonstrates the organic integration of molecular radiobiology and cellular radiobiology; the organic integration of radiobiology and radiomedicine. The content is organized around two main radiation targets, DNA and biological membranes, explaining the short-term and long-term effects of radiation damage and their repair mechanisms at the molecular, subcellular, and cellular levels. It emphasizes the impact of radiation on gene expression regulation, such as signal transduction, adaptive responses, cell cycle regulation, and apoptosis under radiation conditions. It also strengthens discussions on practical issues, such as radiation-induced mutations, carcinogenesis, chromosomal aberrations, radiation genetic effects on germ cells, radiation damage, repair, and regeneration of hematopoietic and immune systems, the nature of radiation sensitivity, as well as protection and sensitization. The material is novel and the content is comprehensive. This book serves as a reference for researchers, educators, and clinical professionals in radiobiology, radiomedicine, health toxicology, radiation protection, radiation damage therapy, tumor radiotherapy, radiobiochemistry, biophysics, and related disciplines. It is also a valuable study guide for graduate students and university students in relevant fields. This book demonstrates the organic integration of molecular radiobiology and cellular radiobiology; the organic integration of radiobiology and radiomedicine. The content is organized around two main radiation targets, DNA and biological membranes, explaining the short-term and long-term effects of radiation damage and their repair mechanisms at the molecular, subcellular, and cellular levels. It emphasizes the impact of radiation on gene expression regulation, such as signal transduction, adaptive responses, cell cycle regulation, and apoptosis under radiation conditions. It also strengthens discussions on practical issues, such as radiation-induced mutations, carcinogenesis, chromosomal aberrations, radiation genetic effects on germ cells, radiation damage, repair, and regeneration of hematopoietic and immune systems, the nature of radiation sensitivity, as well as protection and sensitization. The material is novel and the content is comprehensive. This book serves as a reference for researchers, educators, and clinical professionals in radiobiology, radiomedicine, health toxicology, radiation protection, radiation damage therapy, tumor radiotherapy, radiobiochemistry, biophysics, and related disciplines. It is also a valuable study guide for graduate students and university students in relevant fields.