ABSTRACT
Genetic and epigenetic changes were investigated in chronically irradiated Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) populations from territories that were heavily contaminated by radionuclides as result of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident. In comparison to the reference site, the genetic diversity revealed by electrophoretic mobility of AFLPs was found to be significantly higher at the radioactively contaminated areas. In addition, the genome of pine trees was significantly hypermethylated at 4 of the 7 affected sites.
Subject(s)
Chernobyl Nuclear Accident , Genetic Variation/radiation effects , Pinus sylvestris/radiation effects , Radiation Exposure/analysis , Radiation Monitoring , DNA Methylation , PinusABSTRACT
Prophylactic treatment with anaferon (pediatric formulation) in children groups reduced total morbidity and incidence of acute respiratory viral infections and shortened the duration of fever, intoxication, and catarrhal syndromes. No allergic and other reactions caused by administration of the preparation were noted.
