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PMID: 19664884 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Hydrogen is the most abundant chemical element in the universe, however, it is seldom regarded as a therapeutic gas. Recent studies show that inhaled hydrogen gas (H(2)) has antioxidant and antiapoptotic activities that protect the brain against ischemia-reperfusion injury and stroke by selectively reducing hydroxyl and peroxynitrite radicals. It is also well known that more than a half of the ionizing radiation-induced cellular damage is caused by hydroxyl radicals. Studies have show that reducing hydroxyl radicals can significantly improve the protection of cells from radiation damage. In like manner, we hypothesize that hydrogen therapy may be an effective, specific and unique treatment for acute radiation syndrome. |
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Cong Liu; Jianguo Cui; Quan Sun; Jianming Cai |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2009-08-06 |
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Title: Medical hypotheses Volume: 74 ISSN: 1532-2777 ISO Abbreviation: Med. Hypotheses Publication Date: 2010 Jan |
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Created Date: 2009-11-30 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7505668 Medline TA: Med Hypotheses Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 145-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Radiation Medicine, Faculty of Naval Medicine, Second Military Medical University, Xiangyin Road, 200433 Shanghai, PR China. |
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