[A quantitative analysis of hemoglobin composition, structure and properties under the action of radiation in in-vivo...

The literature data on the changes in composition, structure and properties of hemoglobin under the influence of ionizing radiation in vivo are reviewed. The algorithm of calculation of damaged hemoglobin molecule percentage is proposed. Four main realizations of radiation-chemical damage are considered. By the algorithm the estimation of the damaged molecules percentage resulted from the exposure of 10 Gy is given. Hemoglobin radiation damage is considered as one of the most important mechanisms triggering radiation sickness.