title: [Endocrine function of the thymus and ionizing radiation].
abstract: It is shown that external as well as incorporated radiation inhibit the endocrine function of the thymus in the result of the direct and indirect effects. Postradiation deficiency of thymic hormones plays a significant role in pathogenesis of functional disorders in the immunity system. Immunocorrection with thymic agents is the most effective method when the mechanism of inhibition of thymic hormonal function are taken into account.
authors.forename: Iu A
authors.initials: IuA
authors.lastname: Grinevich
authors.forename: S V
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: Martynenko
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007107:Immune System / Q000528:radiation effects*; D007154:Immune System Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D008875:Middle Aged; D011210:Power Plants; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011832:Radiation Injuries; D011833:Radiation Injuries, Experimental; D011839:Radiation, Ionizing; D018788:Radioactive Hazard Release; D051381:Rats; D013949:Thymus Extracts / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013950:Thymus Gland / Q000276:immunology / Q000502:physiology / Q000528:radiation effects*; D013951:Thymus Hormones / Q000097:blood / Q000502:physiology; D014455:Ukraine
chemical_list: D013949:Thymus Extracts; D013951:Thymus Hormones