The persistence of chromosome translocations in a radiation worker accidentally exposed to tritium.
The chromosome translocation frequency in lymphocytes of an individual accidentally exposed to tritium six years previously was measured using chromosome painting. Comparisons with results from cytogenetic studies shortly after the accident indicate that the translocation frequency has remained unaltered in this individual for six years.
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, University of California, Livermore 94551.
Poggensee
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Straume
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D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D002877:Chromosomes, Human / Q000528:radiation effects*; D015342:DNA Probes; D005260:Female; D005453:Fluorescence; D006801:Humans; D009693:Nucleic Acid Hybridization; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000235:genetics*; D014178:Translocation, Genetic; D014316:Tritium / Q000009:adverse effects*
D015342:DNA Probes; D014316:Tritium