Hydrogen protects mice from radiation induced thymic lymphoma in BALB/c mice.

Authors :: Zhao L
Zhou C
Zhang J
Gao F
Li B
Chuai Y
Liu C
Cai J
Source :: International journal of biological sciences [Int J Biol Sci] 2011 Mar 25; Vol. 7 (3), pp. 297-300. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Mar 25.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: Ionizing radiation (IR) is a well-known carcinogen, however the mechanism of radiation induced thymic lymphoma is not well known. Moreover, an easy and effective method to protect mice from radiation induced thymic lymphoma is still unknown. Hydrogen, or H(2), is seldom regarded as an important agent in medical usage, especially as a therapeutic gas. Here in this study, we found that H(2) protects mice from radiation induced thymic lymphoma in BALB/c mice.<br /> (© Ivyspring International Publisher.)