RADIATION PROTECTION BULLETIN ›› 2019, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (5): 32-35.

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Advances in Research on Carcinogenic, Mutagenic and Teratogenic Effects of Tritiated Water

Li Shengri1, Cui Fengmei1, Liu Yulong2, Tu Yu1   

  1. 1. School of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu,215123;
    2. Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu,215004
  • Received:2019-03-31 Published:2019-10-20

Abstract: With the wide application of tritiumand the increase of tritium concentration in environment, the biological effects caused by it have gradually attracted people's attention. As one of the isotopes of hydrogen, tritium can participate in many cycles of the biosphere, therefore environmental concentrations of tritium may cause damage to human and their offsprings. As a review of research progress on the biological effects of tritiatedwater, the carcinogenic, teratogenic and mutagenesis effects is highlighted therein.

Key words: Tritium, Environment, Biological effects

CLC Number: 

  • Q345+.1