(+)-catechin effects on x-rays irradiated skin of rats.
The effect of (+)-catechin on the skin of rats previously irradiated was a net decrease of AMPS content and a partial recovery of the insoluble collagen-loss due to X-Rays.
D000818:Animals; D003094:Collagen / Q000378:metabolism; D005419:Flavonoids / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006025:Glycosaminoglycans / Q000378:metabolism; D050356:Lipid Metabolism; D008297:Male; D011830:Radiation Effects; D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents; D051381:Rats; D012867:Skin / Q000378:metabolism / Q000528:radiation effects*; D014867:Water / Q000378:metabolism; D014965:X-Rays
D005419:Flavonoids; D006025:Glycosaminoglycans; D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents; D014867:Water; D003094:Collagen