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Time course of lipolytic activity and lipid peroxidation after whole-body gamma irradiation of rats

Journal Article · · Radiat. Res.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3577273· OSTI ID:6322877

The content of fluorescing products of lipid peroxidation (LFP) and hormone-stimulated lipolytic activity were determined in rat epididymal adipose tissue during a 29-day interval after whole-body gamma irradiation. An increase in LFP was accompanied by a decrease in lipolytic activity. It is suggested that these effects are interrelated and that the decrease in lipolysis in irradiated, semi fasting rats is an additional deteriorating factor leading to death in some animals.

Research Organization:
Charles Univ., Praha (Czechoslovakia)
OSTI ID:
6322877
Journal Information:
Radiat. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Radiat. Res.; (United States) Vol. 117:1; ISSN RAREA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English