Cellular, Molecular and Carcinogenic Effects of Radiation

Dear Colleagues, 

The cellular and molecular effects of radiation have become a powerful discipline and tool for detailed investigations into the biological mechanisms of the problems and clinical aspects of modern radiation oncology and radiation biology. Moreover, experimental radiation oncology in interdisciplinary collaborations with biophysics, molecular biology, biochemistry, and immunology covers an essential element in translational radiation biology research. This growing interest in the field of radiation, composed of complex molecular circuits in normal and cancer cell types, has resulted in the emergence of innovative research areas covering biological targeting and exploring the impact of the microenvironment and immune system to combat radiation responses. In this Special Issue, we aim to bring together original research and review articles addressing the current landscape of radiobiological research covering DNA repair/damage response, aspects of immune modulation, tumor–stroma interactions, molecular targeting, biomarkers of radiation exposure, and the impact of different radiation qualities. We welcome studies focused on biological events including, but not limited to, carcinogenesis, cardiovascular complications, inflammation after occupational, and clinical and space radiation. Submission of studies involving animal models and/or primary, patient-derived samples/material is particularly encouraged. This collection, in the end, should provide innovative prospects in molecular radiation biology and serve as a platform to guide future clinical developments.

Dr. Natarajan Aravindan
Prof. Dr. Mohan Natarajan
Guest Editors

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• radiation carcinogenesis
• delayed effects of radiation
• space radiation
• radiation resistance
• radioprotection
• radiation bystander effects
• radiation cardiovascular complications
• radiotherapy
• low-dose radiation