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Effects of Low-dosage Gamma-radiation on Soluble Collagen

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THE effects of low-dosage radiation on soluble collagen molecules have not been reported. This low-dosage radiation is suitable for producing initial radiation-induced molecular changes which are described and interpreted in this communication.

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WELLING, L., BAKERMAN, S. Effects of Low-dosage Gamma-radiation on Soluble Collagen. Nature 201, 495–496 (1964). https://doi.org/10.1038/201495b0

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