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Radiosensitization of mouse spermatogenic stem cells by Ro-07-0582. [Hyperbaric oxygen]

Journal Article · · Radiat. Res.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3574670· OSTI ID:7259833
The hypoxic character of the spermatogenic stem cells of the mouse testis was investigated by measuring the effect on radiosensitivity of treatment with the hypoxic cell radiosensitizer, Ro-07-0582 or hyperbaric oxygen (30 psi). The D/sub 0/ values obtained were 181 (161-207) rad for irradiation alone, 140 (133-148) rad for irradiation after treatment with Ro-07-0582, and about 100 rad for irradiation in the presence of hyperbaric oxygen. Ro-07-0582 alone was slightly cytotoxic. The results demonstrate that mouse spermatogenic stem cells are radiosensitized by Ro-07-0582 or hyperbaric oxygen and are not as well oxygenated as other normal tissues.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Texas, Houston
OSTI ID:
7259833
Journal Information:
Radiat. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Radiat. Res.; (United States) Vol. 69:3; ISSN RAREA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English