INFLUENCE OF WHOLE-BODY IRRADIATION OF X-RAYS UPON THE MICROSTRUCTURE OF RED CELLS OF MICE
At 6 and 24 hours after a single dose (500 r) of wholebody x irradiation, the count of red blood cells and the content of hemoglobin were at about the same level as for normal mice. However, some irregularity was found when the small angle scattering analysis method was applied to the red blood cells. One week after irradiation there was a decrease of the count of red blood cells and hemoglobin with the loss of the inflection point in the curve of the small angle scattering analysis of x rays, an indication that a change of molecular arrangement of hemoglobin might have occurred. It was concluded that the effect of x irradiation on red blood cells is seen in the early stage at the molecular level rather than as morphologic or hematologic changes. (Abstr. Japan Med., 1: No. 9, 1961)
- Research Organization:
- Osaka Univ.
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-025900
- OSTI ID:
- 4010337
- Journal Information:
- Osaka Daigaku Igaku Zasshi (Japan), Journal Name: Osaka Daigaku Igaku Zasshi (Japan) Vol. Vol: 12: Suppl. 1; ISSN ODIZA
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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