Published 1984 | Version v1
Journal article

Effects of oxygen and misonidazole on cell transformation and cell killing in C3H 10T1/2 cells by X rays in vitro

  • 1. Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. Research Co., Pinawa, Manitoba

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The effects of oxygen (air) and misonidazole on the transformation and killing of 10T1/2 cells by X rays were examined. The oxygen effect for the cell transformation end point was very similar to that for cell killing. Misonidazole enhanced both cell killing and cell transformation to a similar extent. The enhancement of both end points by misonidazole occurred only in the absence of oxygen during irradiation and was of lesser magnitude than that observed for oxygen. These results demonstrate that the radiation chemical processes leading to cell killing and cell transformation, respectively, are affected similarly by these two enhancers of radiation action. 22 references, 3 figures, 2 tables

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Journal Title
Radiat. Res.
Journal Volume
100
Series
Radiat. Res.
Journal Page Range
96-103
ISSN
0033-7587
CODEN
RAREA