Influence of Radiation Quality on Cellular, Molecular and Inflammatory Responses in Normal and Malignant Human Cells

Dear Colleagues,

Biological effects of ionizing radiation significantly depend on dose, dose rate, and radiation quality. In addition to DNA lesions and activation of DNA damage signaling pathways, other cellular targets, especially when particulate radiation is involved, may also play an important role in cell or tissue responses. Organelles such as mitochondria, take part in damage signaling, cell death and inflammation through different pathways depending on the dose and LET.

Cellular and molecular lesions can also occur in cells that have not been irradiated but that are located near exposed cells. These non-targeted, or bystander effects can act as a modifier of the cellular responses, and may involve inflammatory processes.

This special issue aims at extending the knowledge of the cellular response mechanisms resulting from different kinds of radiation in normal and malignant human cells or tissues. A special focus on stress and inflammatory responses and their modulation by dose, dose-rate and LET is encouraged, in the context of the development of new radiotherapy modalities but also in relation to the improvement of radioprotection for exposed workers, including those involved in space exploration.

Research papers, including pertinent short communications and topical reviews will be considered.

Dr.  Isabelle Testard
Guest Editor

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