Consequences of Lethal-Whole-Body Gamma Radiation and Possible Ameliorative Role of Melatonin

Gamma radiation induces the generation of free radicals, leading to serious cellular damages in biological systems. Radioprotectors act as prophylactic agents that are administered to shield normal cells and tissues from the deleterious effects of radiation. Melatonin synergistically acts as an immu...

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Main Authors: Ehsan Mihandoost, Alireza Shirazi, Seied Rabie Mahdavi, Akbar Aliasgharzadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/621570
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