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Morphofunctional study of neurohumoral reactions in the presence of radiation lesion to the heart

Journal Article · · Radiobiology (USSR) (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5166446
The cardiac region of rats was exposed to 600 to 2000 R of local radiation; the rats were killed at intervals up to 10 days later. Observations were made on monoamine oxidase (MAO) activity and content of catecholamines, norepinephine, dopamine, and serotonin in the heart. Observations were also made on the vascular bed and mast cells of the heart and pericardium. Two hrs after irradiation there was an increase in MAO activity and mobilization of amines. Dilatation of capillaries and small veins and constriction of arteries of the heart and pericardium occurred. By the end of the fifth day there was an increase in fluorescence of catecholamines and serotonin in sympathetic nerve endings and mast cells. By the tenth day there was a return to normal of MAO activity and catecholamine content. (HLW)
Research Organization:
Central Inst. for Advanced Training of Physicians, Moscow
OSTI ID:
5166446
Journal Information:
Radiobiology (USSR) (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Radiobiology (USSR) (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 17:5; ISSN RADBA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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