- Tytuł:
- Reduction of transgenerational radiation induced genetic damages observed as numerical chromosomal abnormalities in preimplantation embryos by vitamin E
- Autorzy:
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Salimi, M.
Mozdarani, H. - Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/147756.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2008
- Wydawca:
- Instytut Chemii i Techniki Jądrowej
- Tematy:
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paternal irradiation
gamma rays
preimplantation embryo
chromosomal abnormalities
vitamin E
radioprotection - Opis:
- To study the effects of parental gamma-irradiation (4 Gy) of NMRI (Naval Medical Research Institute) mice on the numerical chromosome abnormalities in subsequent preimplantation embryos in the presence of vitamin E (200 IU/kg), super-ovulated irradiated females were mated with irradiated males at weekly intervals in successive 6 weekly periods. About 68 h post coitus, 8-cell embryos were fixed on slides using standard methods in order to screen for abnormalities in chromosome number. In embryos generated by irradiated mice, the frequency of aneuploids dramatically increased compared to control unirradiated groups (p < 0.001), while no significant difference were observed within irradiated groups mated at weekly interval. Administration of vitamin E significantly decreased chromosomal aberrations in all groups (p < 0.05). Data indicate that gamma-irradiation affects spermatogenesis and oogenesis and causes DNA alterations that may lead to chromosome abnormalities in subsequent embryos. Vitamin E effectively reduced the frequency of abnormalities. The way vitamin E reduces genotoxic effects of radiation might be via radical scavenging or antioxidative mechanism.
- Źródło:
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Nukleonika; 2008, 53, 4; 137-143
0029-5922
1508-5791 - Pojawia się w:
- Nukleonika
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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