Effects of Calmodulin Antagonists on Radiation-induced Lipid Peroxidation in Microsomes
- 1 January 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in International Journal of Radiation Biology
- Vol. 58 (5), 733-743
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09553009014552121
Abstract
Rat liver microsomes were irradiated with γ-rays at a dose rate of 1·31 Gy s−1. The extent of lipid peroxidation, measured in terms of malondialdehyde (MDA) formed, increased with radiation dose. The presence of calmodulin antagonists during irradiation decreased lipid peroxidation. The order of their protective efficiency was: chlorpromazine (CPZ) > promethazine (PMZ) > trimeprazine (TMZ). Their protective effect was diminished in the presence of ferrous (Fe2+) ions and was restored on addition of EDTA. However, calmodulin antagonists considerably inhibited radiation-induced lipid peroxidation in the presence of ferric (Fe3+) ions. Calmodulin antagonists also decreased the cytochrome P-450 content of microsomes. These results are discussed with respect to their applicability to radiotherapy. A possible mechanism for the inhibition of radiation-induced lipid peroxidation is suggested.Keywords
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