Modulation of apoptosis of eckol against ionizing radiation in mice
- College of Veterinary Medicine and Applied Radiological Science Research Institute, Cheju National University, Jeju 690-756 (Korea, Republic of)
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Cheju National University, Jeju 690-756 (Korea, Republic of)
To investigate the radioprotective potential of eckol, a component of the seaweed Ecklonia cava, against radiation in vivo, we evaluated the effect of eckol on cyto- and histo-protective capability of the lymphocytes and intestine against damage induced by a single whole body irradiation (WBI) in vivo. Here, we ascertained that eckol protected the lymphocytes' viability and rescued intestinal cells from radiation-induced apoptosis by decreasing the amount of pro-apoptotic p53 and Bax and increasing that of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2. These findings indicate that the overexpression of anti-apoptotic protein, which may lead to resistance to DNA damage, is involved deeply in protection of gastrointestinal cells after irradiation. Thus, eckol that can protect cells and tissues against ionizing radiation may have considerable potential as adjuncts to successful radiotherapy.
- OSTI ID:
- 21143806
- Journal Information:
- Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, Vol. 372, Issue 4; Other Information: DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2008.05.140; PII: S0006-291X(08)01048-6; Copyright (c) 2008 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0006-291X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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