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Track-structure modes in particle and heavy ion transport code system (PHITS): application to radiobiological research by Yusuke Matsuya; Takeshi Kai; Tatsuhiko Sato; Tatsuhiko Ogawa; Yuho Hirata; Yuji Yoshii; Alessio Parisi; Thiansin Liamsuwan is a Medicine article available to read on EtoBox.
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Purpose: In radiation physics, Monte Carlo radiation transport simulations are powerful tools to evaluate the cellular responses after irradiation. When investigating such radiation-induced biological effects, it is essential to perform track structure simulations by explicitly considering each atomic interaction in liquid water at the sub-cellular and DNA scales. The Particle and Heavy-Ion Transport code System (PHITS) is a Monte Carlo code which enables to calculate track structure at DNA scale by employing the track-structure modes for electrons, protons and carbon ions. In this paper, we review the recent development status and future prospects of the track-structure modes in the PHITS code. Conclusions: To date, the physical features of these modes have been verified using the available experimental data and Monte Carlo simulation results reported in literature. These track-structure modes can be used for calculating microdosimetric distributions to estimate cell survival and for estimating initial DNA damage yields. The use of PHITS track-structure mode is expected not only to clarify the underlying mechanisms of radiation effects but also to predict curative effects in radia
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- Author
- Yusuke Matsuya; Takeshi Kai; Tatsuhiko Sato; Tatsuhiko Ogawa; Yuho Hirata; Yuji Yoshii; Alessio Parisi; Thiansin Liamsuwan
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Medicine (Health Sciences)