[Erythron system function in adults subjected to radiation exposure as a result of the Chernobyl accident]

Tsitol Genet. 1996 Jul-Aug;30(4):55-62.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The morphofunctional state of hemopoiesis in patients who suffered from the Chernobyl accident was investigated. The activation of proliferative activity of erythroid progenitor cells simultaneously with a decrease in the resistance of erythrocytes and an increase in the levels of methemoglobin, HbF, and an increase in the number of HbF-containing cells in peripheral blood were detected. Main trends in the development of adaptative processes in the erythron system as a response to affect of low doses of radiation were determined on cellular and molecular levels.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Blood Proteins / radiation effects
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Convalescence
  • Environmental Exposure / adverse effects*
  • Erythrocytes / physiology
  • Erythrocytes / radiation effects*
  • Erythropoiesis / radiation effects
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Exposure / adverse effects*
  • Power Plants*
  • Radiation Injuries / blood
  • Radioactive Hazard Release*
  • Ukraine

Substances

  • Blood Proteins