Effects of different concentrations of
iodine-131 ([sup.131]I) on expression of p53 and BTG2 (A).
Sun's comments about the relationship between
iodine-131 ([sup.131]I), hypothyroidism, and simple diffuse goiter suggest a misunderstanding of our study findings.
Atkins, "Side effects of "rational dose"
iodine-131 therapy for metastatic well-differentiated thyroid carcinoma," Journal of Nuclear Medicine, vol.
The rate of decay of
iodine-131 at time t is directly proportional to the quantity of
iodine-131, I(u), present at time t: dI(t)/dt = -k x I(t), where k > 0.
From 1944 to 1957 a total of 724,779 curies of
iodine-131 were released into the atmosphere.
The DNA in your thyroid cells is a major target of beta radiation from
iodine-131. (16), (17) As it breaks and is repaired, abnormal DNA sequences can arise, producing mutations that lead to cancer.
"A person would have to drink some 96,000 litres of milk with We
iodine-131 at the current levels to exceed the annual safe limit set to protect consumers."
Elevated levels of
iodine-131, a radioactive substance that decays quickly, were another sign that radiation is leaking from the plant.
"Exposure to radionuclides, such as
iodine-131 and cesium-137, increases the incidence of cancer.
The amount of
iodine-131 found south of the plant does not pose an immediate threat to human health but was a "concern", said the Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency.
The Atomic Energy Council stated that airborne radioactive
iodine-131 was detected in both northern and southern parts of the island but it was well below the safe limit.