The Predictability of Irreparable Biological Damage from Exposure to Ionizing Radiation
Nine hundred female RF mice (five groups) were given preliminary exposures of Co/sup 60/ gamma -rays ranging from 0 to 2000 rads by the biweekly fractionation method. After 90 days of no irradiation, all groups were exposed to 450 rads of Co/sup 60/ gamma -rays biweekly to death. Accumulated median lethal doses and their equivalent acute values were calculated and compared to predicted values based on 5% irreparable injury and a 7-day repair half-time. Predictions were accurate to within 3% of the calculated equivalent acute value.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N. Mex.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-16-005205
- OSTI ID:
- 4814563
- Journal Information:
- Radiation Research, Journal Name: Radiation Research Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 15; ISSN 0033-7587
- Publisher:
- Radiation Research Society
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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