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Nitrogen Balance in Whole Body X-Radiation

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4401108· OSTI ID:4401108
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  1. Case Western Reserve Univ., Cleveland, OH (United States)
Rats that die following whole body x-radiation have a marked initial and terminal loss in weight. Little food is consumed during these periods. The present study was designed to determine whether the decrease in weight is due merely to starvation or if there is, in addition, evidence of alteration in metabolism. This was done by comparing the nitrogen balance of rats given whole body x-radiation with that of non-radiated control animals receiving the same quantity of food.
Research Organization:
Case Western Reserve Univ., Cleveland, OH (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31-109-ENG-78
OSTI ID:
4401108
Report Number(s):
NYO--1649
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English