Amelioration of radiation damage to haemopoiesis by Ivastimul, given after irradiation to mice protected by peroral cystamine
Vacek, A.; Rotkovská, D.; Bartonícková, A.; Kautská, J.
Folia Biologica 38(6): 323-331
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0015-5500 PMID: 1295771 Document Number: 400491
The combined radioprotection by preirradiation peroral cystamine and postirradiation Ivastimul treatment was examined in sublethally and lethally whole-body gamma-irradiated mice. The enhancement of haemopoietic recovery and increased survival of irradiated mice was demonstrated when a single dose of Ivastimul was administered after irradiation. Ameliorative influence of combined radioprotection may be explained by the haemopoietic stem cell protection by cystamine and haemopoietic stimulation mediated by Ivastimul.