T. pyriformis, strain GL, is protected
against γ-irradiation by compounds increasing
the oxygen consumption. Sodium nitrite added to
ciliates before irradiation affords protection while,
on the other hand, experiments with oxygen pressure
reduction during irradiation did not give positive
results. This failure of protection is due to
the loss of oxygen debt repayment. Fluoroacetate
is too toxic to reduce irradiation damage by DNase
inhibition. The presence of methylene blue during
irradiation results in a radiosensitizing effect.
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