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Cytotoxic and radiosensitizing effects of 5-thio-D-glucose on hypoxic cells. [X radiation]

Journal Article · · Radiology; (United States)
OSTI ID:7309609
The effect of 5-thio-D-glucose on the viability and radiosensitivity of P8 15-X2 mouse mastocytoma cells was studied in vitro. By itself, this compound is specifically cytotoxic toward hypoxic cells; moreover, it sensitizes hypoxic cells to irradiation while it protects aerobic cells from radiation damage. These features, together with its low toxicity, suggest that 5-thio-D-glucose may be useful adjuvant to radiotherapy.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Minnesota, Minneapolis
OSTI ID:
7309609
Journal Information:
Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 123:1; ISSN RADLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English