Automated system for establishing standard radiation dose–response curves and dose estimation for the Korean population

Abstract Biological dosimetry is crucial for estimating the doses from biological samples and guiding medical interventions for accidental radiation exposure. This study aimed to derive rapid and precise dose estimates using a dicentric chromosome assay. To address the challenges of manual scoring o...

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Main Authors: Su Jung Oh, Min Ho Jeong, Yeong-Rok Kang, Chang Geun Lee, HyoJin Kim, Yong Uk Kye, Moon-Taek Park, Jeong-Hwa Baek, Jung-Ki Kim, Joong Sun Kim, Soo Kyung Jeong, Wol Soon Jo
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-03-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-94678-8
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author Su Jung Oh
Min Ho Jeong
Yeong-Rok Kang
Chang Geun Lee
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Yong Uk Kye
Moon-Taek Park
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Jung-Ki Kim
Joong Sun Kim
Soo Kyung Jeong
Wol Soon Jo
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Min Ho Jeong
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Wol Soon Jo
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description Abstract Biological dosimetry is crucial for estimating the doses from biological samples and guiding medical interventions for accidental radiation exposure. This study aimed to derive rapid and precise dose estimates using a dicentric chromosome assay. To address the challenges of manual scoring of dicentric chromosomes, we upgraded an automatic system aimed at enhancing the precision of dicentric chromosome detection while reducing the need for human intervention. We collected blood from 30 individuals aged 20–67 years to create 30 dose-response curves aiming to investigate the differences in responses among individuals. To validate dose-estimate accuracy within a 95% confidence interval, blinded samples were categorized into three groups according to the radiation dose as follows: ≥2, ≤ 1, and 0.1 Gy. When scoring dicentric chromosomes without human review and constructing a dose–response curve, individual differences were observed. For doses ≤ 1 Gy, the standard root formula was effective; conversely, for doses ≥ 2 Gy, the regression deep neural network proved to be more ac-curate. Our developed program allowed for the rapid analysis of a large volume of dicentric chromosome images.
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spelling doaj-art-6a67a08358e84da7973165aecbb53a462025-08-20T03:41:14ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-03-0115111310.1038/s41598-025-94678-8Automated system for establishing standard radiation dose–response curves and dose estimation for the Korean populationSu Jung Oh0Min Ho Jeong1Yeong-Rok Kang2Chang Geun Lee3HyoJin Kim4Yong Uk Kye5Moon-Taek Park6Jeong-Hwa Baek7Jung-Ki Kim8Joong Sun Kim9Soo Kyung Jeong10Wol Soon Jo11Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences (DIRAMS)Department of Microbiology, Dong-A University College of MedicineDongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences (DIRAMS)Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences (DIRAMS)Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences (DIRAMS)Department of Microbiology, Dong-A University College of MedicineDongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences (DIRAMS)Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences (DIRAMS)Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences (DIRAMS)College of Veterinary Medicine and BK21 Plus Project Team, Chonnam National UniversityDongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences (DIRAMS)Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences (DIRAMS)Abstract Biological dosimetry is crucial for estimating the doses from biological samples and guiding medical interventions for accidental radiation exposure. This study aimed to derive rapid and precise dose estimates using a dicentric chromosome assay. To address the challenges of manual scoring of dicentric chromosomes, we upgraded an automatic system aimed at enhancing the precision of dicentric chromosome detection while reducing the need for human intervention. We collected blood from 30 individuals aged 20–67 years to create 30 dose-response curves aiming to investigate the differences in responses among individuals. To validate dose-estimate accuracy within a 95% confidence interval, blinded samples were categorized into three groups according to the radiation dose as follows: ≥2, ≤ 1, and 0.1 Gy. When scoring dicentric chromosomes without human review and constructing a dose–response curve, individual differences were observed. For doses ≤ 1 Gy, the standard root formula was effective; conversely, for doses ≥ 2 Gy, the regression deep neural network proved to be more ac-curate. Our developed program allowed for the rapid analysis of a large volume of dicentric chromosome images.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-94678-8
spellingShingle Su Jung Oh
Min Ho Jeong
Yeong-Rok Kang
Chang Geun Lee
HyoJin Kim
Yong Uk Kye
Moon-Taek Park
Jeong-Hwa Baek
Jung-Ki Kim
Joong Sun Kim
Soo Kyung Jeong
Wol Soon Jo
Automated system for establishing standard radiation dose–response curves and dose estimation for the Korean population
Scientific Reports
title Automated system for establishing standard radiation dose–response curves and dose estimation for the Korean population
title_full Automated system for establishing standard radiation dose–response curves and dose estimation for the Korean population
title_fullStr Automated system for establishing standard radiation dose–response curves and dose estimation for the Korean population
title_full_unstemmed Automated system for establishing standard radiation dose–response curves and dose estimation for the Korean population
title_short Automated system for establishing standard radiation dose–response curves and dose estimation for the Korean population
title_sort automated system for establishing standard radiation dose response curves and dose estimation for the korean population
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