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RADIOPROTECTIVE ACTION OF 5-HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE

Journal Article · · Nature
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/1821506b0· OSTI ID:4266972

The effect of pretreating rats with antagonists and specific anti- metabolites preceding administration of 5-hydroxytryptamine and tryptamine before exposure to lethal doses of whole-body x radiation was investigated. Data are tabulated. The results poiat to a close correlation between the radioprotective action of certain amines and their respective pharmacological actions. (C.H.)

Research Organization:
Cancer Inst. Board, Melbourne
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-13-003541
OSTI ID:
4266972
Journal Information:
Nature, Journal Name: Nature Vol. Vol: 182
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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