International Journal of Radiation Biology and Related Studies in Physics Chemistry and Medicine · 1959 · 27 citations · 3 references
MedicinePharmacologyRadiation DosimetryRadiation ProtectionRadiobiologyBiological Effects Of RadiationRadiation BiologyRadiation HealthRadiation PhysiologyRadiation TherapySerotonergic PharmacologyIonizing Radiation ProtectionRadiation Protection PhysiologyRadioprotective EffectsRadioprotective MechanismsRadiotoxicity
SummaryThis is a report describing the protection of 5-hydroxytryptamine against the effects of ionizing radiation among mice. The results show a good degree of protection if 5-hydroxytryptamine is applied before irradiation. The effect is greater than that found among other substances known to-day.
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