ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2025
New Cellular Interactions Due to the Radioprotective Effect of N-Acetylcysteine in a Model of Radiation-Induced Pancreatitis.
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- 2R,3R-trans-Dihydroquercetin Has Powerful Antioxidant Properties, Prevents DNA and Protein Damage, and Protects Mice from Injury Caused by Radiation-Induced Oxidative Stress.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Ionizing radiation at early stages leads to radiation-induced death of Langerhans islet cells and acinar cells, resulting in the development of acute/subacute pancreatitis. Conducting studies on radiation-induced changes in the pancreas following electron beam irradiation appears to be of great interest, and the evaluation of radioprotective agents for safeguarding normal tissues from radiation is equally important. The aim of this study was to preclinically investigate the antioxidant properties of N-Acetylcysteine in an animal model of radiation-induced pancreatitis over a three-month period. In this study, it was proven for the first time that even electrons can lead to characteristic signs of radiation-induced pancreatitis, the degree of which was assessed based on the levels of insulin, glucose, and amylase. Thus, conducting electron therapy also increases the risks of insulin resistance, as well as X-ray and gamma radiation. For the first time, a comprehensive analysis of biochemical, morphological, and immunohistochemical markers in the pancreas of a large cohort of electron-irradiated animals was conducted, including both acute and delayed effects of electron exposure. The crucial role of interleukins in shaping both the cellular and vascular components of the inflammatory response was identified. Additionally, the radioprotective properties of N-Acetylcysteine during electron irradiation of the pancreas were evaluated for the first time, and its effectiveness in reducing both acute and late complications of electron therapy was demonstrated. Thus, it can be concluded that N-Acetylcysteine is capable of effectively suppressing the inflammatory response in the pancreas.
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