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Biological effects of inhaled 238PuO2 in beagles

Journal Article · · Radiation Research
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3579522· OSTI ID:1701733
Beagle dogs exposed to 238PuO2 aerosols were observed throughout life to determine tissues at risk and dose-effect relationships. Although lungs accumulated a higher average radiation dose than skeleton, more deaths were due to bone tumors than lung tumors. The 50-year estimates for humans was an order of magnitude lower than doses at which increased incidence of neoplasia was observed in these dogs, whereas the projected doses to humans for deterministic effects were similar to those seen in the beagles.
Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1701733
Report Number(s):
PNWD-SA-5287
Journal Information:
Radiation Research, Journal Name: Radiation Research Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 148; ISSN 0033-7587
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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