Spirulina has a radioprotective effect. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Radioprotective effect of extract from Spirulina platensis in mouse bone marrow cells studied by using the micronucleus test.

Abstract Source:

Cytotechnology. 2003 Nov;43(1-3):149-54. PMID: 2505406

Abstract Author(s):

P Qishen, B J Guo, A Kolman

Abstract:

The radioprotective effect of an extract of Spirulina platensis has been studied using the micronucleus test in polychromatic erythrocytes of bone marrow of mice. In this system the extract caused a significant reduction of the micronucleus frequencies induced by gamma-radiation.

 

Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2003
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Spirulina : CK(1015) : AC(291)
Diseases : Radiation Induced Illness : CK(1336) : AC(362)
Pharmacological Actions : Radioprotective : CK(2055) : AC(660)

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Key Research Topics

Substance

Spirulina

Disease

Radiation Induced Illness

Pharmacological Actions

Radioprotective

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