Induction of solid tumours in the Swiss albino mouse by low-dose foetal irradiation
Induction of solid tumours in the Swiss albino mouse by low-dose foetal irradiation
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DOI:
10.1080/095530000139050
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发表时间:
2000-01-01
影响因子:
2.6
通讯作者:
Hossain, M
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作者:
Devi, PU;Hossain, M
Purpose: To study the tumourigenic effect of prenatal low-dose gamma-irradiation in the mouse.Methods and materials: Pregnant Swiss albino mice were exposed to 0.1-1.5 Gy gamma-radiation on days 14 or 17 of gestation. The F-1 offspring were observed up to 18 months of age. All the mice were killed at 18 months and the incidence of tumours in different organs was recorded.Results: Exposure to doses from 0.1 to 1.5 Gy on days 14 or 17 of gestation produced a linear-quadratic dose-dependent increase in tumour incidence in adult F-1 mice. The main organs affected were the ovary, uterus, liver and spleen. The highest incidence was observed in the ovaries, which was significantly higher than spontaneous incidence, even at 0.25 Gy. In other organs the tumour incidence was not significant compared with controls at doses