Mitigation of Radiation-Induced Lung Pneumonitis and Fibrosis Using Metformin and Melatonin: A Histopathological Study

Mitigation of Radiation-Induced Lung Pneumonitis and Fibrosis Using Metformin and Melatonin: A Histopathological Study

<i>Background and objectives</i>: Pneumonitis and fibrosis are the most common consequences of lung exposure to a high dose of ionizing radiation during an accidental radiological or nuclear event, and may lead to death, after some months to years. So far, some anti-inflammatory and anti...

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Main Authors: Bagher Farhood, Akbar Aliasgharzadeh, Peyman Amini, Abolhasan Rezaeyan, Alireza Tavassoli, Elahe Motevaseli, Dheyauldeen Shabeeb, Ahmed Eleojo Musa, Masoud Najafi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
radiation
mitigation
lung
melatonin
metformin
fibrosis
pneumonitis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/55/8/417

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