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X-irradiation temporarily decreases the proliferative activity of neuroglia in immature rat spinal cord. Later, the proliferative activity in these irradiated regions surpasses that noted in control rats. Areas adjacent to the irradiated region have a greater than normal percentage of labelled neuroglia and may also be a source for neuroglia which re-populate the irradiated zone.
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Acknowledgments. Sincere thanks to Ms Jane Leiting for her assistance in doing the cell counts and to Mr Napoleon Phillips for preparing the autoradiographs. Supported by USPHS grant NS 04761.
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Gilmore, S.A. Patterns of neuroglial proliferation in spinal cord white matter following exposure to ionizing radiation. Experientia 35, 1237 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01963311
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