Chromosomal aberrations induced by low-dose gamma-irradiation. Study of R-banded chromosomes of human lymphocytes

• Published in: Mutation research Vol. 212; no. 2; p. 167
• Main Authors: Lefrançois, D, al Achkar, W, Aurias, A, Couturier, J, Dutrillaux, A M, Dutrillaux, B, Flüry-Herard, A, Gerbault-Seureau, M, Hoffschir, F, Lamoliatte, E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands 01.06.1989
• Subjects: Chromosome Aberrations; Chromosome Banding; Chromosome Deletion - radiation effects; Chromosomes - radiation effects; DNA Damage; Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; Gamma Rays; Humans; In Vitro Techniques; Lymphocytes - radiation effects; Translocation, Genetic - radiation effects

The effect of low-dose (0-0.5 Gy) gamma-radiations was studied on R-banded chromosomes from lymphocytes of healthy donors of various ages. In cells from newborns, an increase of chromosome damage roughly proportional to the dose was found. In lymphocytes from young adults chromosomal aberrations wer...