EFFECT OF IONIZING RADIATION OF THE HEMOLYSIS OF ERYTHROCYTES
The saponin hemolysis method is a very effective way of determining the resistance of erythrocytes to radiolysis. The irradiation of rabbits with a dose of 700 r induces the formation of erythrocytes resistant to chemical hemolysis and the rapid disappearance from the blood stream of non-resistant ones. In the case of burns produced by boiling water, blood cell hemolysis is temporarily increased during a period of acute toxicosis. In rabbits irradiated with a dose of 1000 to 1300 r, intensive hemolysis of erythrocytes starts immediately and continues for up to 30 days. The appearance of resistant erythrocytes in the blood is preceded by a period of active hemopoiesis and the restoration of hemoglobin. Increased resistance of erythrocytes to saponin hemolysis has been observed in rabbits who suffered loss of blood and were subsequently irradiated. Irradiation of the blood in vitro in large doses, as contrasted to small doses, lowers the resistance of erythrocytes to chemical hemolysis. Changes in the resistance of erythrocytes to saponin hemolysis are conditioned by the direct action of radiation on the blood cells and the secondary effect of hemolysins. Thus, knowing the mechanism of the hemolysis of erythrocytes under the influence of ionizing radiation allows a better insight into the pathogenesis of radiation sickness and helps the development of protective means to prevent the onset of hemolysis. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-12-009624
- OSTI ID:
- 4309671
- Journal Information:
- Vestnik Rentgenol. i Radiol., Journal Name: Vestnik Rentgenol. i Radiol. Vol. Vol: No. 3
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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