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Enhancement of survival of CHO cells by acidic pH after X irradiation

Journal Article · · Radiat. Res.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3575789· OSTI ID:5430990
Asynchronous Chinese hamster ovary cells were incubated in medium that was acidic (pH 6.70) before, during and/or after X irradiation (13 Gy). A two- to threefold increase in survival (from 7.1 X 10/sup -4/) was observed when the postirradiation medium was acidic. Incubation in acidic medium either before or during irradiation did not enhance survival. This increase in survival must be due to either a decrease in fixation of damage or to an increase in recovery from damage.
Research Organization:
Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins
OSTI ID:
5430990
Journal Information:
Radiat. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Radiat. Res.; (United States) Vol. 89:2; ISSN RAREA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English