| Document ID (ISN) | 25133 |
| CIS number |
76-995 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
Lavoro umano |
| Year |
1975 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Fontana L., Siccardi M., Ardoino V. |
| Title |
Chromosome changes caused by ionising radiation. |
| Original title |
Alterazioni cromosomiche indotte da radiazioni ionizzanti. Contributo casistico [in Italian] |
| Bibliographic information |
Nov. 1975, Vol.27, No.6, p.188-200. Illus. 94 ref. |
| Abstract |
Report on observations in 4 workers who underwent moderate acute exposure to 60Co when using γ-ray testing equipment. The doses absorbed were 1.5, 9, 23rem, and an unknown quantity, respectively. Cytogenic examination of lymphocytes from the peripheral blood showed unstable chromosome changes in 3-8% of cells (the lower figure referring to the 1.5-rem exposure), and in up to 5% after one month. All other clinical examinations and tests yielded normal results. Thus the circulating lymphocytes can provide useful information on the degree of exposure. Possible modes of formation of the changes observed are discussed with reference to the literature. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
ionizing radiation; radiographic testing; chromosome changes |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
lymphocytes; case study; exposure evaluation; peripheral circulation; gamma radiation |
| Document type |
- |
| Subject(s) |
Radiation
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Antifertility and prenatal effects
Ionizing radiation
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
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