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September 2013 in “Journal of thoracic oncology” In this animal study, soy isoflavones were found to protect lung tissue from the adverse effects of radiation, such as skin injury, inflammation, and fibrosis, suggesting a potential radioprotective benefit.
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January 2004 in “PubMed” This study observed that gamma-ray induced apoptosis in ICR mouse hair follicles could be reduced by pretreatments with diethyldithiocarbamate or green tea, suggesting these agents as potential radioprotectors.
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January 1994 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” This study suggests that certain combinations of topical radioprotectors and vehicles can reduce radiation-induced hair loss in mice, with effectiveness varying by radiation dose and vehicle type.
April 2022 in “Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry” In this literature review, researchers compiled evidence on repurposed synthetic radioprotective agents, including metformin and simvastatin, that have demonstrated potential in mitigating the side effects of radiotherapy in cancer treatment.
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January 2005 in “International journal of experimental pathology” This study suggests that melatonin may have a radioprotective role against X-ray-induced skin damage in rats, as evidenced by milder injury markers in pretreated animals.