[Experimental study of the neuroprotective properties of the melanin in embryos irradiated during antenatal development]

Radiats Biol Radioecol. 2007 Nov-Dec;47(6):690-5.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Daily introduction per os of the exogenous melanin in a doze of weight of 10 mg/kg pregnant female rats of line Wistar on a background continuous irradiations (dose rate of 2.6 mGy/h within 20 days of pregnancy) eliminated deficiency cognitive functions at posterity. On the basis of the received data it is concluded presence radioembryoprotective actions of melanin in the relation neuro embryotoxic effects of small dozes ionizing radiation. Taking into account small toxicity of melanin, the preparation can be perspective for practical application.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Animals
  • Embryonic Development / radiation effects
  • Female
  • Gamma Rays / adverse effects*
  • Learning / drug effects
  • Learning / radiation effects
  • Melanins / administration & dosage
  • Melanins / pharmacology
  • Melanins / therapeutic use*
  • Nervous System* / drug effects
  • Nervous System* / embryology
  • Nervous System* / radiation effects
  • Neuroprotective Agents / administration & dosage
  • Neuroprotective Agents / pharmacology
  • Neuroprotective Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects* / etiology
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects* / physiopathology
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects* / prevention & control
  • Radiation-Protective Agents / administration & dosage
  • Radiation-Protective Agents / pharmacology
  • Radiation-Protective Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Rats
  • Rats, Wistar

Substances

  • Melanins
  • Neuroprotective Agents
  • Radiation-Protective Agents