It is known that ionizing radiation influences the expression of the genes that play a key role in the mechanisms
of maintaining the stability of cellular homeostasis. As a rule, changes in the transcriptome of an exposed
cell occur within the first 24 hours following radiation exposure. And it predetermines early response in the case
of genome damage. Later on modulations in gene transcription activity are also possible and could result in a carcinogenic
effect. However, in order to find the role of exogenous factors (ionizing radiation), it is also necessary to
take into account the contribution of endogenous factors that are able to modify gene transcription activity. This is
especially important for long after the onset of radiation exposure. Single nucleotide polymorphisms located in regulatory
regions of the genes may belong to this group of factors. The objective of the current study was to analyze the
influence of ionizing radiation on the transcription activity of the STAT3, GATA3, NFkB1, PADI4 genes, which regulate
proliferation and differentiation of immune competent human cells; and to assess the potential influence of single
nucleotide polymorphisms located in regulatory regions of the genes on the amount of mRNA. The study involved
people who had been chronically exposed due to releases of radioactive waste into the Techa River. It was observed
that 60 years after the onset of radiation exposure changes in the transcription activity of the NFkB1 and PADI4 genes
were registered in people with cumulative doses to RBM within the range 78–3510 mGy. In people who had been
chronically exposed, the effect of allelic variations in rs1053023, rs4143094, rs28362491, rs874881 on the level of
mRNAs of the STAT3, GATA3, PADI4, NFkB1 genes has not been established.