DNA-synthesis and DNA-repair in chronic rheumatism influenced by small doses of natural radioactivity (radon)

Günther, R.; Altmann, H.

Zeitschrift für Rheumatologie 37(1-2): 17-22

1978


ISSN/ISBN: 0340-1855
PMID: 629091
Document Number: 137336
Elevated natural radioactivity during a treatment at Badgastein (Austria) caused an increase in DNA-repair of lymphocytes of patients with ankylosing spondylitis and osteoarthritis. Semiconservative DNA-synthesis was remarkably lower after the treatment in patients with ankylosing spondylitis and a small decrease was obtained also in lymphocytes of osteoarthritis patients. These effects are discussed in relation to late effects.

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