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Evaluation of a nuclease-resistant derivative of poly(i) poly(c) (poly(iclc)) as a radioprotective agent 1, 2. Interim report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6929886
The synthetic double-stranded ribonucleic acid, polyriboinosinic acid polyribocytidylic acid (poly(I) poly(C)) is an interferon inducer, has antiviral and antitumor properties, and has been shown to be radioprotective in rodents. The observation that the radioprotective action of poly(I) poly(C), as well as certain endotoxins and chemicals, may be associated with their ability to induce interferon, has also stimulated interest in the possible radioprotective action of interferon itself.
Research Organization:
Army Medical Research Inst. of Infectious Diseases, Frederick, MD (USA)
OSTI ID:
6929886
Report Number(s):
AD-A-051580
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English