Synergistic cytotoxicity of iodinated contrast agents and x-radiation.
The synergistic cytotoxicity of iodinated radiologic contrast agents and x-radiation is discussed. Experiments are described illustrating the phenomenon and lending support to the view that it is mediated by energetic photoelectrons. Some of its practical implications are indicated.
D000818:Animals; D002460:Cell Line; D002470:Cell Survival; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000633:toxicity*; D006224:Cricetinae; D003973:Diatrizoate / Q000633:toxicity; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy / Q000009:adverse effects*
D003287:Contrast Media; D003973:Diatrizoate