Radiation sensitiser

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009828",
  "term": "Radiation sensitiser",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical compound that increases the sensitivity of a system to the effects of ionizing radiation. This substance acts by enhancing the formation of reactive intermediates or by inhibiting the repair of radiation-induced damage. For example, oxygen can act as a radiation sensitiser in biological systems, increasing the effectiveness of radiotherapy.",
  "synonyms": [
    "radiosensitiser"
  ],
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "radiation sensitisation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 931. 'Glossary of terms used in photocatalysis and radiation catalysis (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 983 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-09-36)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/radiation-sensitiser/"
}