Published 1983 | Version v1
Journal article

Radioprotective effect of 2-mercaptopropionylglycine on the testes of prenatally irradiated mice

  • 1. Rajasthan Univ., Jaipur (India). Radiation Biology Lab.

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Pregnant female mice were irradiated with 60Co gamma rays in presence or absence of MPG between 14.5 and 18.25 days of gestation with 0.5 and 1.5 Gy. Male offspring were killed 4 weeks after birth and the testes examined histologically. Results indicate that the extent of testicular damage depends both on the exposure dose and fetal age at the time of irradiation. Pretreatment of MPG before irradiation significantly inhibits the body weight loss and deleterious effects of irradiation on the testes of offspring. (author)

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Journal Title
Radiobiol. Radiother.
Journal Volume
24
Journal Issue
2
Series
Radiobiol. Radiother.
Journal Page Range
223-226
ISSN
0033-8184