RADIATION PROTECTION BULLETIN ›› 2014, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (2): 24-27.

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Mechanisms and Role of Genomic Instability in Radiation-induced Carcinogenesis

Yuan Yayi, Zuo Yahui   

  1. China Institute for Radiation Protection, Taiyuan, 030006
  • Received:2014-02-10 Online:2014-04-20 Published:2025-02-26

Abstract: Ionizing radiation induces genomic stability, which is transmitted over many generations after irradiation. Since induced genomic instability accumulates gene mutations, it has been thought to playa role in radiation-induced carcinogenesis. Understanding the mechanism of genomic instability will provide unique opportunities to identify new diagnosis andtherapeutic targets. This review focuses on recent discoveries on the mechanismsgoverning the formation of genomic instability.

Key words: Genomic instability, Radiation-induced carcinogenesis, Mechanism

CLC Number: 

  • Q691