FINAL REPORT, ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION CONTRACT AT(11-1)-194

Technical Report · Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1958

OSTI ID:4230375

Preliminary results are summarized from a study on the carcinogenic effects of beta radiation un skin. Emphasis was placed on the development of latent tumors following low-level exposure. The skin of mice was locally irradiated wiih 800 rep beta from plaques of thallium-204. This dose did not induce skin tumors. These mice were treated with croton oil, a tumor-producing agent, and tumors were induced. Control animals treated with the same amounts of radiation or croton oil did not develop tumors. Quantitative dose response phenomena were studied. Data are included from studies on thermal burns with and withnui croton oil treatment, and the response of beta-irradiated skin to various dosages of carcinogenic hydrocarbons. (C.H.)

• Research Organization: Chicago Medical School
• NSA Number: NSA-14-001350
• OSTI ID: 4230375
• Report Number(s): AECU-4432
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

BETA PARTICLES
BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
CARCINOGENESIS
CROTON OIL
HYDROCARBONS
MICE
ORGANIC ACIDS
RADIATION DOSES
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATION INJURIES
SKIN
THALLIUM 204
THERMAL RADIATION
TUMORS