TABLE 1.
Different Dose Combinations Used for the Mixed Neutron-Photon Dose Study
| Neutron (%) in mixed neutron-photon irradiation | Neutron dose (Gy) | Photon dose (Gy) | Total dose (Gy) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sham-control | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0% Neutrons (X rays) | - | 3 | 3 |
| 5% Neutrons | 0.15 | 2.84 | 3 |
| 15% Neutrons | 0.45 | 2.47 | 3 |
| 25% Neutrons | 0.75 | 2.12 | 3 |
| 83% (Max.) neutronsa | 0.75 | 0 | 0.75 |
Note. Origianl table published, and modified, with permission, from: Broustas CG, Harken AD, Garty G, Amundson SA. Identification of differentially expressed genes and pathways in mice exposed to mixed field neutron/photon radiation. BMC Genomics 2018; 19:504.
a
The maximum neutron dose had 17% contaminating photons.