2014 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Deeping of molecular-level understanding of biological damage mechanisms by low-energy electrons
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24550008
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Physical chemistry
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| Research Institution | Saitama University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2012-04-01 – 2015-03-31
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| Keywords | 放射線損傷 / 電子衝突 / 解離性電子付着 / 分子アニオン / 水和電子 / 反応動力学 |
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
Although it has been pointed out that secondary electrons with low energy, that are produced from high-energy radiation, can cause significant biological damage, its dynamical mechanisms have not yet been fully understood. We have performed systematic theoretical research on dynamics of radiation damage of biomolecules by low-energy electrons from a theoretical viewpoint. We have explored the binding mechanism of excess electrons in various biological systems including base pair using quantum chemical calculations. In addition, we carried out quantum dynamics simulations that can describe all atomic motions quantum mechanically. The results provide real-time understanding of radiation damage mechanisms by low-energy electrons.
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| Free Research Field |
理論化学
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