Adaptation Effects In The 70Th Generation Of Mice From Radionuclide-Polluted Territories In The South Urals, RUSSIA

Male Microtus arvalis mice from radionuclide-polluted territories in the South Urals ( 90 Sr activity of ground - 0.2 Ci/km 2 , 2 Ci/km 2 , 500 Ci/km 2 , 800 Ci/km 2 ) were investigated. The 90 Sr content in a mouse skeleton was determined. On intensification of protein and carbohydrate enzymes, an increase of total antioxidant activity and a reduction of lipid peroxidation processes were detected. These are the adaptation effects in the liver of Microtus arvalis mice, which are the 70th generation of animals exposed to long-term irradiation.

Keywords:

• Adaptation
• Metabolism
• Mice
• Long-term Irradiation