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The radioresistant and survival mechanisms of Deinococcus radiodurans

  • Feng Liu
  • , Nuomin Li
  • , Yongqian Zhang*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Beijing Institute of Technology

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Abstract

Deinococcus radiodurans (D. radiodurans) is distinguished by the most radioresistant organism ever known, and can tolerate extreme environments such as ionizing radiation, ultraviolet radiation, oxidation, and desiccation. D. radiodurans is an important model for studying DNA damage/repair and redox regulation upon high dose ionizing radiation. How D. radiodurans response and repair ROS-induced oxidative damage remains a subject of ongoing investigation. This review provides an overview of the radioresistance characteristics of D. radiodurans. Among them, the DNA damage repair pathway and high-efficiency antioxidant defense system are summarized in detail. Furthermore, a novel model that protects the cell against the ionizing radiation is proposed. This review also discusses the potential application, future challenges and directions in advancing towards D. radiodurans studies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)70-79
Number of pages10
JournalRadiation Medicine and Protection
Volume4
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2023

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Antioxidant defense system
  • DNA repair
  • Deinococcus radiodurans
  • Oxidative stress
  • Radioresistant mechanism

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