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. 1978 Jun;24:31–37. doi: 10.1289/ehp.782431

Effects of ionizing radiations on mammalian oogenesis: a model for chemical effects

T G Baker
PMCID: PMC1637213  PMID: 17539151

Abstract

A synopsis of the available data on the radiosensitivity of female germ cells is provided, the reader being referred to recent comprehensive reviews for detailed information. The effects of ionizing radiations are considered in terms of age; germ cell stage and follicular development; type, quality, and physical factors of the exposure; and criterion chosen to assess the effect (cell killing, reproductive capacity, genetic effects, etc.). A number of conclusions are drawn which might have a bearing on studies in which the effects of chemicals and drugs on mammalian species are assessed.

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