Protective Effects of Crocetin against Radiation-Induced Injury in Intestinal Epithelial Cells

Background and Aims. Treatment options for radiation-induced intestinal injury (RIII) are limited. Crocetin has been demonstrated to exert antioxidant, antiapoptotic, and anti-inflammatory effects on various diseases. Here, we investigate the effects of crocetin on RIII in vitro. Materials and Metho...

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Main Authors: Chen Zhang, Kequan Chen, Jinghua Wang, Zhongwen Zheng, Yujun Luo, Weijie Zhou, Zewei Zhuo, Jun Liang, Weihong Sha, Hao Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/2906053