The influence of X-rays on human erythrocytes. Primary radicals

• Autorzy: Gonciarz-Wach M , Szweda-Lewandowska Z.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The effects on human erythrocytes of water-derived radicals generated by X-rays were studied under anaerobic conditions and in the presence of oxygen. Erythrocyte damage was estimated on the basis of the reduced GSH and MetHb content in the erythrocytes, the -SH group content in the membrane proteins and the amount of K+ released from the erythrocytes. The results obtained show that the level of reduced GSH was the most sensitive indicator of erythrocyte damage by X-rays followed by the efflux of K+. The processes of GSH oxidation took place most rapidly under air. At a dose of 100 Gy, the level of GSH fell to about 50%, whereas under argon and N2O to about 75% and 65%, respectively. A slight increase in the efflux of K+ was observed in preparations irradiated under air. However, when erythrocytes were irradiated under argon and N2O, the loss of K+ occurred at a dose 8-times higher. Changes in the remaining parameters occurred at considerably higher doses. On the basis of the results obtained one can say that oxygen is a factor increasing the toxicity of OH radicals towards erythrocytes; however, e-aq present in the system can cause a decrease in damage to certain cellular components.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

water-derived radical; cell; man; X-ray; erythrocyte; anaerobic condition; damage; tissue; oxygen

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Cellular and Molecular Biology Letters
• Rocznik: 2003
• Tom: 08
• Numer: 1
• Opis fizyczny: p.141-146,fig.

Twórcy

autor

Gonciarz-Wach M

• University of Lodz, Lodz, Banacha 12-16, Poland

autor

Szweda-Lewandowska Z.

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