Development of a High-Throughput and Miniaturized Cytokinesis-Block Micronucleus Assay for Use as a Biological Dosimetry Population Triage Tool

Radiat Res. 2015 Aug;184(2):134-42. doi: 10.1667/rr13991.1. Epub 2015 Jul 31.

Abstract

Biodosimetry is an essential tool for providing timely assessments of radiation exposure. For a large mass-casualty event involving exposure to ionizing radiation, it is of utmost importance to rapidly provide dose information for medical treatment. The well-established cytokinesis-block micronucleus (CBMN) assay is a validated method for biodosimetry. However, the need for an accelerated sample processing is required for the CBMN assay to be a suitable population triage tool. We report here on the development of a high-throughput and miniaturized version of the CMBN assay for accelerated sample processing.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Cytokinesis / radiation effects
  • High-Throughput Screening Assays
  • Humans
  • Micronucleus Tests*
  • Radiation, Ionizing*
  • Radiometry / instrumentation
  • Radiometry / methods*
  • Triage