Effect of ionizing radiation with low dose rate on glyco- and mucoprotein metabolism in dogs

In experiments on dogs exposed to radiation doses of 2.45--7.35 Gy during 2 to 6 years, it was demonstrated that oxidation of glyco- and mucoproteins in lungs, skin, cartilaginous tissue and elastic ligament was impaired. It is suggested that the compensatory processes come into play in the lungs and skin.