Induction and disappearance of γH2AX foci and formation of micronuclei after exposure of human lymphocytes to⁶⁰Co γ-rays and p(66)+ Be(40) neutrons

Abstract

Although neutrons are more effective to induce MN, the absolute number of induced γH2AX foci are less at first compared to γ-rays. With time neutron-induced foci are more persistent. These findings are helpful for using γH2AX foci in biodosimetry and to understand the repair of neutron-induced cellular damage.