Production of chromosome aberrations, micronuclei, and sister-chromatid exchanges by 24-keV epithermal neutrons in human G0 lymphocytes.
The induction of chromosome aberrations, micronuclei and sister-chromatid exchanges in human G0 lymphocytes by 24-keV epithermal neutrons has been measured. Positive linear dose responses were obtained for the 3 end points, with a tendency to saturation at higher dose for SCE production. In all cases, the responses to 24-keV neutrons were characteristic of high-LET radiations.
Aghamohammadi
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MRC-Radiobiology Unit, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon, Great Britain.
Goodhead
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Savage
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D002869:Chromosome Aberrations; D002877:Chromosomes, Human / Q000528:radiation effects*; D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000166:cytology / Q000528:radiation effects*; D015162:Micronucleus Tests; D009502:Neutrons; D012854:Sister Chromatid Exchange / Q000528:radiation effects*