Effects of X-radiation on the retina of the albino rabbit as viewed with the transmission electron microscope

The eyes of albino rabbits were exposed in vivo to 7,000 rad of X-radiation. The retinae were dissected and examined with a transmission electron microscope 24 and 72 h following irradiation. Damage after 24 h was minimal, but after 72 h it was very pronounced. In both cases the damage was restricte...

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Published inExperimental cell biology Vol. 52; no. 4; p. 269
Main Authors Newton, J C, Barsa-Newton, M C, Wisniewski, H M, Wen, G Y
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland 1984
Subjects
Animals
Microscopy, Electron
Photoreceptor Cells - radiation effects
Photoreceptor Cells - ultrastructure
Rabbits
Retina - radiation effects
Retina - ultrastructure
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Summary:The eyes of albino rabbits were exposed in vivo to 7,000 rad of X-radiation. The retinae were dissected and examined with a transmission electron microscope 24 and 72 h following irradiation. Damage after 24 h was minimal, but after 72 h it was very pronounced. In both cases the damage was restricted to the photoreceptors.
ISSN:0304-3568