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Changes in epidermal radiosensitivity with time associated with increased colony numbers.

G J van den Aardweg1, G M Morris, A Bywaters

  • 1Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Rotterdam-Daniel den Hoed Cancer Center/Dijkzigt Hospital, Josephine Nefkens Institute, PO Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

The British Journal of Radiology
|June 5, 2001
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This study developed a new assay to measure epidermal cell survival after radiation, finding that colony numbers increased over time post-irradiation, suggesting cell migration or activation. The assay helps understand skin radiosensitivity and potential repair mechanisms.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Radiation Biology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Epidermal clonogenic cells are crucial for skin regeneration after injury.
  • Quantifying their survival post-irradiation is vital for understanding tissue radiosensitivity.
  • Existing assays may not fully capture in vivo dynamics of surviving cells.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a rapid in vivo/in vitro assay for quantifying epidermal clonogenic cell survival and colony formation after irradiation.
  • To relate these findings to skin radiosensitivity and explore underlying mechanisms.
  • To establish a cell survival curve and determine key radiobiological parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel in vivo/in vitro assay using bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) labeling and immunohistochemistry.

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  • Irradiation of pig skin with an iridium-192 source and subsequent analysis of epidermal sheets.
  • Quantification of BrdU-positive cells and colony formation over time post-irradiation.
  • Correlation of colony counts with radiation dose and clinical endpoints like moist desquamation.

    • Main Results:

    • A cell survival curve was generated with a D(0)-value of 3.9+/-0.6 Gy, indicating radiosensitivity.
    • Colony formation was observed starting 14/15 days post-irradiation, with an ED(50) for moist desquamation at 33.6 Gy.
    • Surprisingly, colony numbers increased over time with a doubling time of approximately 4 days, independent of the D(0)-value.
    • Smaller, abortive colonies were frequent at higher doses, while larger colonies indicated successful survival and proliferation.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed assay effectively quantifies epidermal clonogenic cell survival and colony formation post-irradiation.
    • The observed increase in colony numbers suggests active repair mechanisms, possibly involving cell migration or cytokine-mediated recruitment.
    • The findings contribute to a better understanding of skin radiosensitivity and the biological responses to radiation injury.