Radiation effects on the fine blood vessels in abdominal organs of mice.
The capillary networks of normal and irradiated abdominal organs of mouse were investigated by a resin cast technique. The structure of the capillary system had characteristic appearances. Radiation effects on the fine vascular structures were demonstrated from one appearances. Radiation effects on the fine vascular structures were demonstrated from one to 30 days after a single dose of 5 to 30 Gy whole body irradiation. Prominent morphologic abnormalities of the shape and distribution of the capillaries were identified, especially in the small intestine.
D000005:Abdomen / Q000098:blood supply*; D000818:Animals; D002196:Capillaries / Q000528:radiation effects*; D005260:Female; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000098:blood supply; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000098:blood supply; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000098:blood supply; D007668:Kidney / Q000098:blood supply; D008099:Liver / Q000098:blood supply; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D051379:Mice; D008833:Microcirculation / Q000528:radiation effects*; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D013154:Spleen / Q000098:blood supply; D013270:Stomach / Q000098:blood supply
D008768:Methylmethacrylates