Published February 2003 | Version v1
Journal article

Expression of GM-CSF level after radiation and application in the radiation injury

Creators

  • 1. Academy of Military Medical Science, Beijing (China). Inst. of Radiation Medicine

Description

GM-CSF is the early discovered hematopoietic growth factor. Various kind of cells can synthesize and secreted GM-CSF by some stimulation. GM-CSF can stimulate the proliferation and differentiation of bone marrow hematopoietic progenitor cells and activate the proliferation and maturity of neutrophils, eosinophils, and macrophages. GM-CSF also stimulate growth of megakaryocyte and erythrocyte. Some change of GM-CSF level can be found after radiation in animal, which can accelerate the recovery of radiation injury

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Foreign Medical Sciences. Section of Radiation Medicine and Nuclear Medicine
Journal Volume
27
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 38-41
ISSN
1001-098X