Published 1983 | Version v1
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Micronucleus frequency - a prospective measure of radiation induced damage in tumour cells

Creators

  • 1. Slovenska Akademia Vied, Bratislava (Czechoslovakia). Vyskumny Ustav Onkologicky

Description

Micronuclei form following the irradiation of proliferating cells. Micronuclei appear 2 to 3 hours after irradiation and their number increases with post-irradiation time. The occurrence of micronuclei may be used as the measure of radiation damage. The micronucleus test may be used as a cytogenetic test and as a test of radiation effects in the radiotherapy of tumors. (E.S.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Biologia (Bratislava)
Journal Volume
38
Journal Issue
11
Series
Biologia (Bratislava).
Journal Page Range
1153-1156
ISSN
0006-3088

INIS

Country of Publication
Slovakia
Country of Input or Organization
Serbia and Montenegro
INIS RN
15067202
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Descriptors DEI
BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS; BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; CELL NUCLEI; CELL PROLIFERATION; REVIEWS; TIME DEPENDENCE; TUMOR CELLS
Descriptors DEC
ANIMAL CELLS; BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; CELL CONSTITUENTS; DOCUMENT TYPES; RADIATION EFFECTS