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  • Title: Kinetics of sublethal damage recovery in mouse lip mucosa comparing low and high-LET radiation.
    Author: Scalliet P, Landuyt W, Vynckier S, van der Schueren E, Wambersie A.
    Journal: Strahlenther Onkol; 1989 Apr; 165(4):268-71. PubMed ID: 2523584.
    Abstract:
    The effects of d(50) + Be neutrons on the lip mucosa in mice were investigated as a model of early effects. The biological endpoint eas the incidence of desquamation in the lower lip after selective irradiation of the snout of the animals. ED 50 (dose leading to desquamation in 50% of the animals) were calculated by probit analysis. Fractionated (two, four and ten fractions) and protracted (43.5, 11.5 and 0.88 Gy.h-1) irradiations have been carried out. Results were analysed using the mathematical method of Dale. An alpha/beta of 39.6 Gy and a t 1/2 of recovery of sublethal damage of 47 min have been derived. These results have been compared to data previously obtained with cobalt-60 gamma rays. Using the same mathematical approach, and comparing similar fractionated and protracted experiments, an alpha/beta of 7.4 Gy and a t 1/2 of recovery of 47 min have been calculated. There was no significant difference in the repair kinetics after irradiations with gamma rays or d(50) + Be neutrons.
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