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  • Radiobiology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Cellular and Molecular Biology

Background:

  • The classical radiobiology paradigm assumes direct radiation action on cells.
  • The linear no-threshold (LNT) concept is widely used for low-dose radiation risk assessment.
  • Emerging evidence suggests non-targeted and delayed effects of low-dose radiation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent findings on low-dose radiation effects.
  • To challenge the validity of the LNT concept for low-dose exposures.
  • To explore the need for a new radiobiology paradigm for radiation protection.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of recent research on low-dose radiation effects.
  • Analysis of phenomena including bystander effect, genomic instability, and hormesis.
  • Identification of common features and signaling pathways involved in low-dose responses.

Main Results:

  • Low-dose radiation induces non-linear responses, including bystander effects, genomic instability, hypersensitivity, hormesis, and adaptive/transgenerational responses.
  • These phenomena involve intra- and intercellular signaling via reactive oxygen species (ROS), cytokines, and epigenetic changes.
  • Responses exhibit significant variability based on radiation type, genotype, and physiological state.

Conclusions:

  • The observed non-linear, variable responses to low-dose radiation challenge the LNT model.
  • A new radiobiology paradigm is needed to accurately model low-dose effects.
  • Further research is essential to identify key parameters for improved radiation protection strategies.