Autoantibodies and immunoglobulins among atomic bomb survivors
- Radiation Effects Research Foundation, Hiroshima (Japan)
- Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, FL (United States)
- Hiroshima Univ. School of Medicine (Japan)
The purpose of this study was to determine if exposure to atomic bomb radiation affects immune responsiveness, such as the occurrence of autoantibodies and levels of immunoglobulins. Rheumatoid factor, antinuclear antibody, antithyroglobulin antibody, anti-thyroid-microsomal antibody and immunoglobulin levels (IgG, IgM, IgA and IgE) were measured among 2,061 individuals exposed to atomic bomb radiation in Hiroshima and Nagasaki whose estimated doses ranged from 0 to 5.6 Gy. The prevalence and titers of rheumatoid factor were found to be increased in the individuals exposed to higher radiation doses. The IgA level in females and the IgM level in both sexes increased as radiation dose increased, although the effects of radiation exposure were not large. No effect of radiation was found on the prevalence of antinuclear antibody, antithyroglobulin antibody and anti-thyroid-microsomal antibody or on the levels of IgG and IgE. 32 refs., 2 figs., 3 tabs.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 45270
- Journal Information:
- Radiation Research, Vol. 137, Issue 1; Other Information: PBD: Jan 1994
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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