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Microbiological and experimental-histological investigations of lunar samples returned by the Lunar 16 automatic stationLunar surface material was studied for its content of viable microorganisms (aerobic and anaerobic, fungi, and viruses); the effect of the lunar surface material on the growth of microorganisms and its interaction with somatic cells of mammals was also observed. No viable microorganisms were detected; the samples exhibited neither stimulant or inhibitory action on the growth of microorganisms, and also showed no cytopathogenic action on tissue cultures. A suspension of lunar surface material particles was not toxic when parenterally administered to certain laboratory animals. The particles were subjected to intense phagocytosis by connective tissue cells in vivo and in vitro.
Document ID
19750003803
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Kaulen, D. R.
(Kanner (Leo) Associates Redwood City, CA, United States)
Bulatova, T. I.
(Kanner (Leo) Associates Redwood City, CA, United States)
Fridenshteyn, A. Y.
(Kanner (Leo) Associates Redwood City, CA, United States)
Skvortsova, Y. B.
(Kanner (Leo) Associates Redwood City, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1974
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar Soil from the Sea of Fertility (NASA-TT-F-15881)
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
75N11875
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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