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Analysis of interaction parameters between ionizing radiation and monoclonal antibodies: A theoretical study

İyonize radyasyonun monoklonal antikorlar ile etkileşim parametrelerinin analizi: Teorik çalışma

Halime Erzen Yıldız(VAN YÜZÜNCÜ YIL ÜNİVERSİTESİ, VAN SAĞLIK HİZMETLERİ MESLEK YÜKSEKOKULU)0000-0002-0603-1815
Berna Oto(VAN YÜZÜNCÜ YIL ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0003-4565-1790
Hamza Tunç(VAN YÜZÜNCÜ YIL ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-2787-8126
Pages
138–149
Publication Date
2026-08-20
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Conclusion: The results indicate that the gamma-ray attenuation The gamma-ray shielding characteristics of monoclonal antibodies are primarily determined by their elemental composition, particularly the predominance of low atomic number elements (C, H, N, and O).

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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: To evaluate the gamma-ray shielding properties of EGFR-targeting monoclonal antibodies by determining the mass attenuation coefficient (μ/ρ), effective atomic number (Zeff), electron density (Nel), exposure buildup factor (EBF), and energy absorption buildup factor (EABF).
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Key Findings & Data:Results: μ/ρ, Zeff, and Nel decreased in the Compton scattering region, while EBF and EABF reached their maximum values.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: The results indicate that the gamma-ray attenuation The gamma-ray shielding characteristics of monoclonal antibodies are primarily determined by their elemental composition, particularly the predominance of low atomic number elements (C, H, N, and O).
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⚙️Variables:Monoklonal antikorlar · Radyasyon · Zayıflatma parametreleri

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Aim: To evaluate the gamma-ray shielding properties of EGFR-targeting monoclonal antibodies by determining the mass attenuation coefficient (μ/ρ), effective atomic number (Zeff), electron density (Nel), exposure buildup factor (EBF), and energy absorption buildup factor (EABF). Materials and Methods: Theoretical μ/ρ values were calculated using WinXCom software, and Zeff, Nel, EBF, and EABF were determined for different photon energies and mean free paths. Results: μ/ρ, Zeff, and Nel decreased in the Compton scattering region, while EBF and EABF reached their maximum values. Conclusion: The results indicate that the gamma-ray attenuation The gamma-ray shielding characteristics of monoclonal antibodies are primarily determined by their elemental composition, particularly the predominance of low atomic number elements (C, H, N, and O).

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Amaç: EGFR hedefli monoklonal antikorların gama ışını zırhlama özelliklerini kütle zayıflatma katsayısı (μ/ρ), etkin atom numarası (Zeff), elektron yoğunluğu (Nel), maruziyet birikim faktörü (EBF) ve enerji soğurma birikim faktörü (EABF) açısından değerlendirmek. Gereç ve Yöntem: Teorik μ/ρ değerleri WinXCom yazılımı ile hesaplandı. Bu değerler kullanılarak farklı foton enerjileri ve ortalama serbest yol (mfp) değerleri için Zeff, Nel, EBF ve EABF belirlendi. Bulgular: μ/ρ, Zeff ve Nel değerleri Compton saçılmasının baskın olduğu enerji bölgesinde azalırken, EBF ve EABF en yüksek değerlerine ulaştı. Sonuç: Monoklonal antikorların gama ışını zırhlama özellikleri büyük ölçüde elementel bileşimleri, özellikle düşük atom numaralı elementlerin (C, H, N ve O) baskınlığı tarafından belirlenmektedir.

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Yıldız, H. E., Oto, B., Tunç, H. (2026). Analysis of interaction parameters between ionizing radiation and monoclonal antibodies: A theoretical study. Adıyaman Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 12 Sayı: 2, 138–149. https://doi.org/10.30569/adiyamansaglik.1870966

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