Effects of some monosaccharide derivates of thiazolidine on irradiated cells. [X radiation, saccharomyces vini]

Radioprotective effects of derivatives of thiazolidine as compared with mercamine on isolated cells were studied. Cultures of Saccharomyces vivi were x-irradiated and the radioprotective effect was evaluated by estimating the number colonies 48 hrs later. Thiazolidine derivatives were more effective than mercamine. Mechanisms of the radioprotective action are discussed in relation to liberation of aminothiols. (HLW)