Suppression of Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Colitis in Mice by Radon Inhalation

• Main Authors: Yuichi Nishiyama (Author), Takahiro Kataoka (Author), Keiko Yamato (Author), Takehito Taguchi (Author), Kiyonori Yamaoka (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The enhanced release of reactive oxygen species from activated neutrophils plays important role in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease. We previously reported that radon inhalation activates antioxidative functions in various organs of mice. In this study, we examined the protective effec...