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Modulation of gene expression by fission-spectrum neutrons

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OSTI ID:7037547
Ionizing radiations can produce mutant inductions, neoplastic transformation, or cell death; alternatively, the cells can recover from the radiation insult. The molecular mechanisms involved in these processes are not well understood. These studies were designed to examine alterations in gene expression following low doses of neutron irradiation that might indicate the cellular mechanisms underscoring normal cell recovery or the onset of neoplastic transformation. We examined modulation of specific gene expression in Syrian Hamster Embryonic cells at intervals following exposure to fission-spectrum neutrons (24 cGy) from the JANUS reactor at Argonne. 9 refs.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
7037547
Report Number(s):
CONF-881134-1; ON: DE88012000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English