Re: LNT Mechanisms

[BERNARD L COHEN <blc+@PITT.EDU>]

On Fri, 9 May 2003 epirad@mchsi.com wrote:



> Interesting recent paper on the LNT issue.

>

> J Radiol Prot 2003 Mar;23(1):53-77

>

> A contribution to the linear no-threshold discussion.

>

> Chadwick KH, Leenhouts HP, Brugmans MJ.

>  The DNA double-strand break is proposed to be the crucial

> radiation-induced molecular lesion.



	--What about the well established facts that low level radiation

stimulates production of repair enzymes and stimulates the immune system,

both of which prevent development of cancer?



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