Effect of low-level α-radiation on bioluminescent assay systems of various complexity
Abstract
This study addresses the effects of low-level α-radiation on bioluminescent assay systems of different levels of organization: in vivo and in vitro. Three bioluminescent assay systems are used: intact bacteria, lyophilized bacteria, and bioluminescent system of coupled enzyme reactions. Solutions of 241Am(NO3)3 are used as a source of α-radiation. It has been shown that