Persistent γH2AX: A promising molecular marker of DNA damage and aging

MS Siddiqui, M François, MF Fenech… - … Research/Reviews in …, 2015 - Elsevier
One of the earliest cellular responses to DNA double strand breaks (DSBs) is the
phosphorylation of the core histone protein H2AX (termed γH2AX). Persistent γH2AX is the …

[HTML][HTML] Factors to consider for the correct use of γH2AX in the evaluation of DNA double-strand breaks damage caused by ionizing radiation

D Valente, MP Gentileschi, A Guerrisi, V Bruzzaniti… - Cancers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The increase of exposure to ionizing radiation (IR) from medical
procedures has prompted research into improving methodologies for the detection of DNA …

[HTML][HTML] FindFoci: a focus detection algorithm with automated parameter training that closely matches human assignments, reduces human inconsistencies and …

AD Herbert, AM Carr, E Hoffmann - PloS one, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Accurate and reproducible quantification of the accumulation of proteins into foci in cells is
essential for data interpretation and for biological inferences. To improve reproducibility …

The γH2AX assay for genotoxic and nongenotoxic agents: comparison of H2AX phosphorylation with cell death response

T Nikolova, M Dvorak, F Jung, I Adam… - Toxicological …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) and blocked replication forks resulting from bulky
adducts and inhibitors of replication activate the DNA damage response (DDR), a signaling …

[HTML][HTML] Detection of 8-OHdG as a diagnostic biomarker

KS Korkmaz, BD Butuner… - Journal of Laboratory …, 2018 - jlpm.amegroups.org
Accumulation of 8-OHdG damage in DNA may result in various pathologies, including
neurodegeneration and cancer. The significantly altered level of base damage analyzed by …

New platform technology for comprehensive serological diagnostics of autoimmune diseases

A Willitzki, R Hiemann, V Peters, U Sack… - Journal of …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Antibody assessment is an essential part in the serological diagnosis of autoimmune
diseases. However, different diagnostic strategies have been proposed for the work up of …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluating biomarkers to model cancer risk post cosmic ray exposure

DM Sridharan, A Asaithamby, SR Blattnig… - Life sciences in space …, 2016 - Elsevier
Robust predictive models are essential to manage the risk of radiation-induced
carcinogenesis. Chronic exposure to cosmic rays in the context of the complex deep space …

[HTML][HTML] Analysis of DNA double-strand breaks and cytotoxicity after 7 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging of isolated human lymphocytes

A Reddig, M Fatahi, B Friebe, K Guttek, R Hartig… - PLoS …, 2015 - journals.plos.org
The global use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is constantly growing and the field
strengths increasing. Yet, only little data about harmful biological effects caused by MRI …

Fully automated analysis of chemically induced γH2AX foci in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells by indirect immunofluorescence

A Willitzki, S Lorenz, R Hiemann, K Guttek… - Cytometry Part …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Analysis of phosphorylated histone protein H2AX (γH2AX) foci is currently the most
sensitive method to detect DNA double‐strand breaks (DSB). This protein modification has …

[HTML][HTML] AutoFoci, an automated high-throughput foci detection approach for analyzing low-dose DNA double-strand break repair

N Lengert, J Mirsch, RN Weimer, E Schumann… - Scientific Reports, 2018 - nature.com
Double-strand breaks (DSBs) are the most lethal DNA damages induced by ionising
radiation (IR) and their efficient repair is crucial to limit genomic instability. The cellular DSB …