[Outlook for the genetic engineering approach in radiobiology]
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Published on: May 26, 2019
Abstract:
Present evidence on the use of genetic engineering methods in studying the molecular mechanism of radiation damage and repair of DNA, as well as radiation mutagenesis and carcinogenesis has been summarized. The new approach to radiobiological research has proved to be extremely fruitful. Some previously unknown types of structural disorders in DNA molecule have been discovered, some repair genes isolated and their primary structure established, some aspects of radiation mutagenesis elucidated, and research into deciphering the molecular bases of neoplastic transformations of exposed cells are being successfully investigated. The authors discuss the perspectives of using genetic engineering methods in radiobiology.
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