Abstract
Summary
1. In dba mice diethylstilbestrol and estradiol benzoate reduce the acute radiation mortality. The androgens, testosterone propionate and depotestosterone cyclopentyl-propionate, afford no protection against acute lethal radiation dose. 2. The estrogens afford protection when given for 7 days before or after the irradiation. 3. No toxic effects due to estrogens or androgens were seen in the administration of the hormones for 7 days after irradiation.
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