RADIOBIOLOGY CTS181

Description

The “Radiobiology” research group of University of Malaga has a laboratory equipped to carry out studies in cell culture and molecular biology techniques. It is also authorized for the confined use of GMOs.

Research Topics

Predictor factors and modifying agents in the antineoplastic treatment response.
Effects of electromagnetic fields.
Molecular radiobiology.
Cellular aging.
Biological and environmental dosimetry.
Molecular markers.
Radiation and BioArchitecture.

Scientific-Technical Services

Measurements of environmental electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic dosimetry of low frequency and mobile telephony in urban environments.
Study of electromagnetic field effects on biological systems.
Study of the effects of ionizing radiation.
Biological evaluation of the efficacy of photoprotectors and screens against ultraviolet radiation.
Evaluation of the efficacy of radiosensitizers and radioprotectors.
Maintenance and criopreservation of cell lines. Drug resistant cell lines.
Control and in vitro evaluation of the cytotoxic effect of antineoplastic drugs and chemical agents. Clonogenic assay, drop test, growth, neutral red, etc. Evaluation of DNA damage.
In vitro evaluation of the effect of molecules and drugs on cellular aging.
Search for molecular markers of drug resistance, radiation and cell aging.
In Silico studies from proteomic data, applied to biotechnology and biomedicine.