The histopathological evaluation of the effectiveness of melatonin as a protectant against acute lung injury induced by radiation therapy in a rat model.

Serin, Meltem

The histopathological evaluation of the effectiveness of melatonin as a protectant against acute lung injury induced by radiation therapy in a rat model. [electronic resource] - International journal of radiation biology Mar 2007 - 187-93 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

0955-3002

10.1080/09553000601129093 doi


Animals
Gamma Rays
Lung--drug effects
Lung Injury
Macrophages, Alveolar--drug effects
Male
Melatonin--pharmacology
Radiation Injuries, Experimental--etiology
Radiation-Protective Agents--pharmacology
Radiotherapy--adverse effects
Rats
Rats, Wistar
Respiratory Distress Syndrome--etiology