Biological agents against radiation:Research advances / 国际药学研究杂志

ABSTRACT

The application of nuclear energy and nuclear technology has brought great convenience to human beings, but also greatly increases the potential risk of people exposed to radiation injury. Radioprotectants could reduce morbidity or mortality produced by ionizing irradiation. Substantial efforts to develop medically effective radioprotectant were initiated for a long time. The research of radioprotectant with good protection effect and low toxicity has become the focus, and some candidate drugs have been found. The biological agents, as the preventive and therapeutic medical measures for the acute radiation syndrome, have exhibited a good prospect. This review is an attempt to provide vital information about the current status of some representative biological radioprotectants and their future perspective.