Effect of vitamin E on post irradiation death in mice.
The 30-day survival after exposure to 800 Rad 60Co gamma radiation has been compared for female mice maintained on vitamin E deficient, vitamin E supplemented or regular lab rations before and/or after irradiation. Pre- or post-irradiation dietary supplementation had no effect on survival; however, injection of alpha-tocopherol immediately after irradiation significantly reduced radiation lethality.
D000818:Animals; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D005720:Gamma Rays; D051379:Mice; D011833:Radiation Injuries, Experimental / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014810:Vitamin E / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014810:Vitamin E