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Title: EFFECT OF ABDOMINAL SHIELDING ON THE METABOLISM OF HYDROCORTISONE BY LIVER TISSUE OF X-IRRADIATED RATS

Journal Article · · Texas J. Sci.
OSTI ID:4013150

Liver slices removed from adult rats at various times following whole body x-irradiations of 850, 1500, and 2000 r were tested for their ability to metabolize hydrocortisone ( free alcohol). The animals were divided into a non- irradiated control group, an irradiated unshielded group, and an abdominal- shielded irradiated group. It was found that the irradiated unshielded liver slices metabo lized the hydrocortisone at a lower rate than control slices. Liver slices removed from animals whose abdominal regions were shielded during irradiation were found to metabolize hydrocortisone at a higher rate than control slices. The effects observed appeared to be dependent on total dosage and time of removal of the liver post-irradiation. (auth)

Research Organization:
North Texas State Coll., Denton
NSA Number:
NSA-15-017961
OSTI ID:
4013150
Journal Information:
Texas J. Sci., Vol. Vol: 13; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English