Published December 2000 | Version v1
Journal article

Effects of irradiation on actin in wound neutrophils of rats

  • 1. Third Military Medical Univ., Chongqing (China). Inst. of Combined Injury of PLA

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Objective: To explore the mechanism of decreased phagocytic and chemotactic function of neutrophils (Neu) and the mechanism of W11-a12's pharmacological action by studying the changes of actin of Neu in wound after total body irradiation of rats. Methods: Cells were collected from incision wounds on back of rats after 6 Gy whole body-irradiation. F-actin in Neu was stained with Fluorescein-phalloidin. Results: There were increased (3-12 h) and decreased (24 h, 48 h) basal levels of F-actin, a lower responsiveness to stimulation and a reduced rate of actin depolymerization after combined radiation injury compared with simple wound group, which were important causes of Neu dysfunction. Conclusion: W11-a12 could improve the functional state of Neu actin, which may contribute to the improved chemotactic and phagocytic function of Neu after administration of this drug

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Journal Title
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
6
Journal Page Range
p. 388-390
ISSN
0254-5098