EFFECT OF X-IRRADIATION ON PLASMA, LIVER, AND BONE MARROW LIPIDS OF THE RABBIT
Plasma, liver, and bone marrow lipid fractions of rabbits were determined 24 hours after 1000 r of wholebody x irradiation. Plasma phospholipid, cholesterol, and total lipid fractions in the x-irradiated groups weremarkedly elevated above the control values. Although no alteration was noted in liver cholesterol concentration, liver phosphatide and neutral fat fractions were significantly increased in the x-irradiated group. The cholesterol, phospholipid, and neutral fat fractions of bone marrow, obtained either from the femur or from other bone marrow sites, showed no significant alteration in the x- irradiated group. These findings indicate that bone marrow lipids do not contribute to the postirradiation hyperlipemia, nor are they markedly altered 24 hours after lethal whole-body x irradiation. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Tennessee, Memphis
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-016711
- OSTI ID:
- 4249407
- Journal Information:
- Radiation Research, Journal Name: Radiation Research Vol. Vol: 11
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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