DAMAGE TO METAL-CONTAINING ENZYMES AS A PRIMARY MANIFESTATION OF THE BIOLOGICAL ACTION OF PENETRATING RADIATION,

Abstract

The importance of the process of radiation-induced molecular excitation is emphasized in explaining the mechanism of the biological activity of radiant energy. Examples are given of the excitation process in the development of radiation damage. It is believed that the primary trigger mechanism of the biological activity of penetrating radiation is connected with the destruction of metal-containing enzymes that catalyse biological oxidation. The result of this damage brings about, in irradiated tissues, an irreversible state of hypoxia, leading to the death of highly organized animal organisms.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0610805

Entities

People

  • S. E. Manoilov

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Excitation
  • Radiation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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