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Induction of persistent hypersensitivity to lung tumorigenesis by in utero X-radiation in mice

Journal Article · · Environ. Mutagen.; (United States)
A single dose (36 rad) of X rays was given to mouse embryos and neonates that were then treated with urethane at 21 days of age. Although in utero X-radiation to mice was not tumorigenic, it significantly increased lung tumor susceptibility to a postnatally-given carcinogen, urethane. X-ray induction of persistent hypersensitivity to lung tumorigenesis was apparent at all stages during days 0 to 14 of gestation (except on day 6), but was not observed at late fetal and neonatal stages.
Research Organization:
Osaka Univ. Medical School, Japan
OSTI ID:
7189396
Journal Information:
Environ. Mutagen.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Mutagen.; (United States) Vol. 6:1; ISSN ENMUD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English