Stable and unstable aberrations in lymphocytes of Chernobyl accident clearance workers carrying rogue cells

Cells with multiple chromosomal aberrations, the so-called rogue cells, were found in blood samples from more than 100 Chernobyl accident clearance workers. A comparative analysis of frequencies of stable and unstable chromosomal aberrations in two worker groups — those with or without rogue cells w...

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Published in:Applied radiation and isotopes 2000-05, Vol.52 (5), p.1153-1159
Main Authors: Domracheva, E.V., Rivkind, N.B., Aseeva, E.A., Obukhova, T.N., D’achenko, L.V., Vorobiov, A.I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Alpha Particles - adverse effects
Chromosome Aberrations
Humans
Lymphocytes - radiation effects
Lymphocytes - ultrastructure
Middle Aged
Radioactive Hazard Release
Time Factors
Ukraine
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Summary:Cells with multiple chromosomal aberrations, the so-called rogue cells, were found in blood samples from more than 100 Chernobyl accident clearance workers. A comparative analysis of frequencies of stable and unstable chromosomal aberrations in two worker groups — those with or without rogue cells was made. A higher level of unstable aberrations in persons carrying rogue cells was observed. No difference in the level of stable aberrations between the groups was seen. The possibility of low dose alpha irradiation causing the chromosomal damage is raised.
ISSN:0969-8043
1872-9800
DOI:10.1016/S0969-8043(00)00063-4