Microbeam irradiation facilities for radiobiology in Japan and China

J Radiat Res. 2009 Mar:50 Suppl A:A29-47. doi: 10.1269/jrr.09009s.

Abstract

In order to study the radiobiological effects of low dose radiation, microbeam irradiation facilities have been developed in the world. This type of facilities now becomes an essential tool for studying bystander effects and relating signaling phenomena in cells or tissues. This review introduces you available microbeam facilities in Japan and in China, to promote radiobiology using microbeam probe and to encourage collaborative research between radiobiologists interested in using microbeam in Japan and in China.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biological Assay / instrumentation*
  • Biological Assay / methods
  • Bystander Effect / physiology*
  • Bystander Effect / radiation effects*
  • Cell Culture Techniques / instrumentation*
  • Cell Culture Techniques / methods
  • China
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation*
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Japan
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiobiology / instrumentation*
  • Radiobiology / methods