Electron dose rate and oxygen depletion protect zebrafish embryos from radiation damage

In consequence of a previous study, where no protecting proton Flash effect was found for zebrafish embryos, potential reasons and requirements for inducing a Flash effect should be investigated with higher pulse dose rate and partial oxygen pressure (pO2) as relevant parameters.

Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology - February 12, 2021 Category: Radiology Authors: J örg Pawelke, Michael Brand, Stefan Hans, Katalin Hideghéty, Leonhard Karsch, Elisabeth Lessmann, Steffen Löck, Michael Schürer, Emília Rita Szabó, Elke Beyreuther Tags: Original Article Source Type: research