Objective The effects of alpha emitting transuranic nuclides on the alveolar macrophage, and the use of this cell as a marker for investigating early radiation effects on the lung, have been studied. This work is extended to the lung epithelial cells. Programme(s) FP1-RADPROT 6C - Multiannual research and training programme (Euratom) in the field of radiation protection, 1985-1989 Topic(s) Data not available Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) EU contribution No data Address Harwell Laboratory OX11 0RA Didcot United Kingdom See on map Total cost No data