Protection from lethal and sub-lethal whole body exposures of mice to gamma-radiation by Acorus calamus L.: studies on tissue antioxidant status and cellular DNA damage.
MouseRadiationMaleOral250 mg/kg1 h prior to irradiation
Model: Whole body gamma-irradiation (lethal 10 Gy and sub-lethal doses)
Acorus calamus extract raised antioxidant defences, reduced DNA damage and modestly improved survival after irradiation.
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