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Induction of hepatic aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase in C57BL mice by ionizing radiation

Journal Article · · Cancer Res.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5760630
Inbred strains of C57BL mice were exposed to either 100, 500, or 1000 rads of whole-body irradiation. Another group of mice were given injections of 3-methylcholanthrene only, and a control group had no treatment. Forty-eight h after treatment, the animals were killed and hepatic aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase (AHH) activity was measured by spectrophotofluorometer. A comparison of hepatic AHH activity in treated and nontreated groups of mice showed that each treated group had a significantly increased AHH induction compared with the control group. Although radiation appeared to have a dose-related effect on AHH induction, the increase with dose level was not statistically significant.
Research Organization:
Baylor Coll. of Medicine, Houston, TX
OSTI ID:
5760630
Journal Information:
Cancer Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Cancer Res.; (United States) Vol. 37:10; ISSN CNREA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English