Published October 1981 | Version v1
Journal article

Radiation-induced efflux of potassium ions and haemoglobin in bovine erythrocytes at low doses and low dose-rates

  • 1. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (Netherlands)

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This short communication presents the first results of x radiation dose-rate effect studies on bovine erythrocyte permeability. There appeared to be an enhanced leakage of haemoglobin and potassium ions through the plasma membrane with lower dose rates. With a dose rate of about 0.001 Gy per minute haemoglobin loss after a dose as low as 0.1 Gy could be demonstrated. Inverse dose-rate effects were also observed for rabbit erythrocytes. (U.K.)

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Journal Title
Int. J. Radiat. Biol. Relat. Stud. Phys., Chem. Med.
Journal Volume
40
Journal Issue
4
Series
Int. J. Radiat. Biol. Relat. Stud. Phys., Chem. Med.
Journal Page Range
441-444
ISSN
0020-7616