Abstract
The frequency of micronuclei assayed in lymphocytes obtained from 73 young adults increases significantly with the age, but not the sex, of the donor. The dose of medical X-rays absorbed by the lymphocytes in the 2 years before the examination has no significant effect on micronucleus frequency, provided the data are adjusted for age. However, a small significant increase in frequency is associated with X-ray examinations that involve the injection of contrast media into the blood.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 317-321 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | International Journal of Radiation Biology |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1984 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Age
- Chromosome damage
- Lymphocytes
- Sex
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
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