Abstract
Conclusions
(1) Continuous ultraviolet irradiation of the nucleus of a living cell produces nuclear damage. Although this damage resembles nuclear damage which occurs when the entire cell is irradiated, it is less severe due to the protection of the cytoplasm from the effects of irradiation. (2) Continuous ultraviolet irradiation of the nucleus of a living cell produces cytoplasmic damage resembling that which occurs when the entire cell is irradiated, but is less pronounced.
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