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Delayed immunologic effects of low dose radiation in Japanese A-bomb survivors. Technical progress report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5776907
Samples collected from 832 A-bomb survivors were analyzed for natural killer activity, interleukin production, interferon production, serum interferon levels, and circulating immune complex levels. The most striking finding was a significant radiation-sex interaction for NK activity. The NK of females exposed to 100+ rads was decreased compared to those exposed to 0 to 99 rads. A significant increase in NK activity with age ATB was observed, as well as an increase with age in circulating immune complex. (ACR)
Research Organization:
California Univ., Los Angeles (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AT03-83ER60169
OSTI ID:
5776907
Report Number(s):
DOE/ER/60169-T2; ON: DE85011703
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English