Abstract
Pronounced ultrastructural changes in vessels and mast cells were observed in duodenal lamina propria of Wistar rats 1 year after single whole-body gamma-irradiation in a dose of 7.5 Gy. Inhibition of adrenocortical function with methopyrone reduced structural damage and improved animal survival.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Age Factors
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Animals
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Catecholamines / metabolism
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Duodenum / blood supply*
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Duodenum / drug effects
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Duodenum / radiation effects*
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Duodenum / ultrastructure
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Follow-Up Studies
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Gamma Rays*
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Male
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Mast Cells / drug effects
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Mast Cells / radiation effects*
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Mast Cells / ultrastructure
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Metyrapone / pharmacology
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Radiation Dosage
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Radiation Injuries, Experimental / prevention & control*
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Radiation-Protective Agents / pharmacology
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Rats
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Rats, Wistar
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Time Factors
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Whole-Body Irradiation
Substances
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Catecholamines
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Radiation-Protective Agents
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Metyrapone