Published November 1984 | Version v1
Journal article

Comparative studies of x-rays and 14.1 MeV neutrons on somatic mutation induction in Drosophila melanogaster

  • 1. Nagasaki Univ. (Japan). School of Medicine

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Dose-response relationships of x-rays and 14.1 MeV neutrons were compared in terms of genetic changes such as recombination of chromatid, point mutation including deletion, and chromosomal nondisjunction by using somatic mutation induction in Drosophila melanogaster (mwh/flr strain). Relative biological effects (RBE) of 14.1 MeV neutrons to x-rays were remarkable. RBE values were 4.06, 2.89, and 2.27 with 14.1 MeV neutrons of 0.99, 2.22, and 5.00 Gy, respectively. (Namekawa, K.)

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Journal Title
Nagasaki Igakkai Zasshi
Journal Volume
59
Journal Issue
suppl
Series
Nagasaki Igakkai Zasshi.
Journal Page Range
294-299
ISSN
0369-3228
CODEN
NAGZA