Title of article :
Radiation biodosimetry: Applications for spaceflight Original Research Article
Author/Authors :
W.F Blakely، نويسنده , , A.C. Miller a، نويسنده , , M.B Grace، نويسنده , , C.B McLeland، نويسنده , , L Luo، نويسنده , , J.M Muderhwa، نويسنده , , V.L Miner، نويسنده , , P.G.S Prasanna، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
دوهفته نامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2003
Pages :
7
From page :
1487
To page :
1493
Abstract :
The multiparametric dosimetry system that we are developing for medical radiological defense applications could be adapted for spaceflight environments. The system complements the internationally accepted personnel dosimeters and cytogenetic analysis of chromosome aberrations, considered the best means of documenting radiation doses for health records. Our system consists of a portable hematology analyzer, molecular biodosimetry using nucleic acid and antigen-based diagnostic equipment, and a dose assessment management software application. A dry-capillary tube reagent-based centrifuge blood cell counter (QBC Autoread Plus, Beckon Dickinson Bioscience) measures peripheral blood lymphocytes and monocytes, which could determine radiation dose based on the kinetics of blood cell depletion. Molecular biomarkers for ionizing radiation exposure (gene expression changes, blood proteins) can be measured in real time using such diagnostic detection technologies as miniaturized nucleic acid sequences and antigen-based biosensors, but they require validation of dose-dependent targets and development of optimized protocols and analysis systems. The Biodosimetry Assessment Tool, a software application, calculates radiation dose based on a patientʹs physical signs and symptoms and blood cell count analysis. It also annotates location of personnel dosimeters, displays a summary of a patientʹs dosimetric information to healthcare professionals, and archives the data for further use. These radiation assessment diagnostic technologies can have dual-use applications supporting general medical-related care.
Journal title :
Advances in Space Research
Serial Year :
2003
Journal title :
Advances in Space Research
Record number :
1128702
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