PROTECTION THROUGH PARABIOSIS AGAINST THE LETHAL EFFECTS OF LARGE X-RAY EXPOSURE DOSES,
Abstract
Parabiotic rat pairs with a skin-vascular anastomosis were used to test whether shielding of one member of the pair would protect the irradiated partner against very large exposure doses of x-rays (1200-2400 R). With exception of the lowest does, all unshielded, irradiated pairs or single irradiated animals died before 5 days had elapsed. In contrast, irradiated rats that had a shielded parabiont partner survived the 5-day period and many survived beyond 30 days. This is interpreted as protection against the acute intestinal death that normally occurs in the dose range investigated. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 17, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0650336
Entities
People
- D. J. Kimeldorf
- H. W. Carroll
Organizations
- Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory