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Gene expression assays provide rapid, high-throughput dose estimates after radiation exposure. Combining multiple genes improves accuracy for triage dosimetry, aiding medical management in radiological scenarios.

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Area of Science:

Radiation biology and dosimetry
Molecular epidemiology
Genomics and transcriptomics

Background:

Accurate and rapid individual dose estimation is critical for managing large-scale radiation exposure events.
Gene expression profiling offers a promising avenue for biodosimetry, enabling timely assessment of radiation doses.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the performance of gene expression assays for dose estimation in a simulated radiation exposure scenario.
To compare the accuracy and efficiency of different gene expression-based biodosimetry approaches.
To assess the utility of gene expression for classifying individuals into clinically relevant dose categories.

Main Methods:

Eight laboratories participated in an inter-laboratory exercise using whole blood samples exposed to 0, 1.2, and 3.5 Gy X-rays.
Quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and microarray analyses were employed for gene expression measurements.
Dose estimates were calculated, and accuracy was assessed using summed absolute difference (SAD) and correct classification into dose categories.

Main Results:

Gene expression assays provided dose estimates within hours, confirming early and high-throughput capabilities.
Using a combination of genes resulted in approximately two-fold lower median SADs compared to single-gene approaches.
All teams correctly ordered dose estimates, and unexposed/highly exposed samples were accurately identified; however, low-dose samples were sometimes misclassified.

Conclusions:

Gene expression biodosimetry is effective for rapid dose assessment and classification in radiological scenarios.
Combining multiple genes enhances dose estimation accuracy, supporting triage and medical management decisions.
This exercise identified technical improvements for future radiation biodosimetry efforts.