[Change in neutrophils in liquidators of the consequences of the accident at the Chernobyl Atomic Electric Power Station]

Voen Med Zh. 1998 Feb;319(2):26-30, 95.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

In result of own researches and analysis of the literature? the information about high sensitivity of neutrophils of peripheric blood to infringements of constancy of internal state of body, arising as reply to radiating influence, are received. Ionized radiation modulates greatly properties and functions of neutrophilic granulocytes, which are the most sensitive and high-modulated cells of non-specific resistance system. The changes of the functional-metabolic status of neutrophils in participants of liquidation of consequences of Chernobyl disaster have been saving during 10 years after influence of the extreme, including radiating, factors of failure.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Case-Control Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neutrophils / radiation effects*
  • Occupational Exposure*
  • Power Plants*
  • Radioactive Hazard Release*
  • Ukraine