Characterization of the Reproductive Toxicity of Depleted Uranium

Abstract

The purpose of the proposed work is to determine the reproductive and developmental toxicity of depleted uranium (DU) ore in Sprague-Dawly rats. DU-tipped munitions have become common-place on the modern battlefield and recent experience has shown that minor injuries associated with DU munitions are becoming more common. Four hundred ninety-eight adult (P1) SD rats were implanted with up to 20, 1x2mm DU pellets and mated at 30 and 120 days post-implantation. Preliminary findings indicate no adverse effect associated with DU implantation on P1 reproductive success, or F1 and F2 offspring survival and development.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA473945

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  • Darryl P. Arfsten
  • Kenneth R. Still

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

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  • Biomedical

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  • Blood
  • Blood Cells
  • Body Weight
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Leukocytes
  • Lymphocytes
  • Medical Personnel
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Regression Analysis
  • Thymocytes
  • Wounds And Injuries

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