Table 4.
Distribution of patients according to expected radiation sensitivity after the irradiation of peripheral blood lymphocytes at 1, 2 and 8 Gy
| Expected radiation sensitivity | RIA 1 Gy | RIA 2 Gy | RIA 8 Gy |
|---|---|---|---|
| High (↑ DSB, ↓ RIA) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Intermediate* | 13 | 15 | 10 |
| Low (↓ DSB, ↑ RIA) | 11 | 10 | 13 |
| 26 | 26 | 26 |
Abbreviations: DSB = DNA double-strand breaks; RIA = radiation-induced apoptosis
*Intermediate: patients showing ↑ DSB, ↑ RIA; or ↓ DSB, ↓ RIA.