Published March 2001 | Version v1
Journal article

Indirect genotoxic effect of gamma rays in human peripheral lymphocytes

  • 1. Cukurova Univ., Adana (Turkey)

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The aim of this study was to investigate the indirect genotoxic effect of various doses of gamma rays in human peripheral lymphocytes. For this aim, chromosome mediums were irradiated with various doses (2000, 4000, 8000, 16000 rad) of gamma rays. In this study, we were found that SCE (Sister Chromatid Exchange) was increased by gamma rays doses-dependently. In addition to these, percentages of abnormal cells with chromosomal abnormalities and CA (Chromosome Aberration)/Cell were increased by all doses of gamma rays compared to control. Besides, gamma rays decreased the MI dose-dependently. RI was not also reduced at all concentrations. (author)

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Journal Title
Cytologia
Journal Volume
66
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 25-31
ISSN
0011-4545