Radiation Toxicology and Translation
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Radioactive Substances".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 7 August 2026 | Viewed by 130
Special Issue Editors
2. School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
Interests: radiation toxicology; normal tissue injury; radioprotectors; biomarkers; oxidative stress; DNA damage
Interests: radiation toxicology; radioprotectors; oxidative stress; DNA damage; computational biology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The widespread application of ionizing radiation in medical diagnostics, radiotherapy, and the nuclear industry has raised significant concerns regarding its toxicological impact on human health. While radiotherapy remains a cornerstone of cancer treatment, radiation-induced toxicity to normal tissues often limits its therapeutic efficacy and quality of life. Furthermore, the risk of accidental or environmental exposure necessitates the development of effective medical countermeasures.
This Special Issue, "Radiation Toxicology and Translation," aims to bridge the gap between basic toxicological research and clinical or practical applications. We focus on unraveling the complex biological effects of radiation exposure and translating these mechanistic insights into novel therapeutic strategies.
We welcome original research articles and reviews that explore the molecular and cellular mechanisms of radiation toxicity, including but not limited to DNA damage response, oxidative stress, inflammation, and immune modulation. Of particular interest are translational studies involving the development of novel radioprotectors and mitigators, the identification of sensitive biomarkers for radiation injury (biodosimetry), and the evaluation of long-term health risks. Integrative approaches utilizing multi-omics analyses, animal models, and clinical validation are highly encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Pingkun Zhou
Dr. Xin Huang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- radiation toxicology
- ionizing radiation
- normal tissue injury
- radioprotectors
- translational medicine
- biomarkers
- oxidative stress
- DNA damage
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