Abstract:SUMMARY The molecular mechanisms which underlie the biological effects of exposure to ionizing radiation have particular relevance to radiation protection and risk assessment since most cancers are of epithelial origin. It is important to obtain a better understanding of radiation-induced oncogenic transformation in this cell type. Our previous studies have demonstrated that both X-rays and fission neutrons can transform immortalized human epidermal keratinocytes to a malignant phenotype. In both studies, expo… Show more
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