Effects of Low Dose Neutron-Gamma Field on Cell Cycle and Damage of Human Lymphocytes

Purpose: The aim is to investigate the response of peripheral blood lymphocytes to a low-dose neutron-gamma field. Methods: The human peripheral blood was exposed to low-dose neutron-gamma radiation ex vivo. Flow cytometry was utilized to evaluate the changes in cell cycle and protein levels of p21,...

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Main Authors: Jinghong Fu, Guangfen Du, Haiqing Wang, Chenxing Liao, Yuyan Zhang, Weiguo Li
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Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-02-01
Series:Dose-Response
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/15593258251323789
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author Jinghong Fu
Guangfen Du
Haiqing Wang
Chenxing Liao
Yuyan Zhang
Weiguo Li
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Guangfen Du
Haiqing Wang
Chenxing Liao
Yuyan Zhang
Weiguo Li
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description Purpose: The aim is to investigate the response of peripheral blood lymphocytes to a low-dose neutron-gamma field. Methods: The human peripheral blood was exposed to low-dose neutron-gamma radiation ex vivo. Flow cytometry was utilized to evaluate the changes in cell cycle and protein levels of p21, CDK2, and γH2AX. qPCR analysis was conducted to investigate the mRNA transcription of p21 and CDK2. The chromosomes aberration and micronucleus rate in peripheral blood lymphocytes were observed by microscope. Results: Within the radiation dose range of 0-5976 μGy, compared to the “0” dose group, there was an increase in the proportion of cells in G1 phase and a decrease in the proportion of cells in G2 phase. Additionally, there was an upregulation of p21 and γH2AX protein expression, a downregulation of CDK2 protein expression, and an increase in transcription levels of p21 and CDK2 mRNA. Furthermore, there was an elevation in the rate of chromosome aberrations in peripheral blood lymphocytes; however, no significant change of micronuclei rate was observed. Conclusions: The response of human lymphocytes to low dose neutron gamma irradiation can be reflected by the changes of cell cycle, chromosome aberration and RPS18 expression.
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spelling doaj-art-9a89535e97a04433a2c35d131017ae482025-08-20T01:47:28ZengSAGE PublishingDose-Response1559-32582025-02-012310.1177/15593258251323789Effects of Low Dose Neutron-Gamma Field on Cell Cycle and Damage of Human LymphocytesJinghong FuGuangfen DuHaiqing WangChenxing LiaoYuyan ZhangWeiguo LiPurpose: The aim is to investigate the response of peripheral blood lymphocytes to a low-dose neutron-gamma field. Methods: The human peripheral blood was exposed to low-dose neutron-gamma radiation ex vivo. Flow cytometry was utilized to evaluate the changes in cell cycle and protein levels of p21, CDK2, and γH2AX. qPCR analysis was conducted to investigate the mRNA transcription of p21 and CDK2. The chromosomes aberration and micronucleus rate in peripheral blood lymphocytes were observed by microscope. Results: Within the radiation dose range of 0-5976 μGy, compared to the “0” dose group, there was an increase in the proportion of cells in G1 phase and a decrease in the proportion of cells in G2 phase. Additionally, there was an upregulation of p21 and γH2AX protein expression, a downregulation of CDK2 protein expression, and an increase in transcription levels of p21 and CDK2 mRNA. Furthermore, there was an elevation in the rate of chromosome aberrations in peripheral blood lymphocytes; however, no significant change of micronuclei rate was observed. Conclusions: The response of human lymphocytes to low dose neutron gamma irradiation can be reflected by the changes of cell cycle, chromosome aberration and RPS18 expression.https://doi.org/10.1177/15593258251323789
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Effects of Low Dose Neutron-Gamma Field on Cell Cycle and Damage of Human Lymphocytes
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title Effects of Low Dose Neutron-Gamma Field on Cell Cycle and Damage of Human Lymphocytes
title_full Effects of Low Dose Neutron-Gamma Field on Cell Cycle and Damage of Human Lymphocytes
title_fullStr Effects of Low Dose Neutron-Gamma Field on Cell Cycle and Damage of Human Lymphocytes
title_full_unstemmed Effects of Low Dose Neutron-Gamma Field on Cell Cycle and Damage of Human Lymphocytes
title_short Effects of Low Dose Neutron-Gamma Field on Cell Cycle and Damage of Human Lymphocytes
title_sort effects of low dose neutron gamma field on cell cycle and damage of human lymphocytes
url https://doi.org/10.1177/15593258251323789
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