Published January 2008 | Version v1
Journal article

Use of herbal medicine for radioprotection

Creators

  • 1. Radiation and Cancer Biology Lab., Dept. of Zoology, Univ. of Rajasthan, Jaipur (India)

Description

There are primarily three ways to achieve radio-protection in biological systems that have been exposed to ionizing radiation. The first is by changing the environment by physical or chemical means, or physical protection. The second is by chemical alternation of the site of radiation injury, or chemical protection. The third is by biological alternation to decrease the extent of the radiation injury

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiation Protection and Environment
Journal Volume
31
Journal Issue
1-4
Journal Page Range
p. 63
CODEN
RPREFM

Conference

Title
28. IARP national conference on management of nuclear and radiological emergencies
Acronym
IARPNC-2008
Dates
19-21 Nov 2008
Place
Jodhpur (India)

INIS

Country of Publication
India
Country of Input or Organization
India
INIS RN
40077897
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
HERBS; MEDICINAL PLANTS; NEOPLASMS; RADIATION PROTECTION; RADIOPROTECTIVE SUBSTANCES; TOXICITY
Descriptors DEC
DISEASES; DRUGS; PLANTS; RESPONSE MODIFYING FACTORS

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