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Cancer

Protects Cells from Radiation Damage

Molecular Hydrogen as a Potential Clinically Applicable Radioprotective Agent
Conclusion
  • The study investigated how hydrogen can reduce radiation-induced damage in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.
  • Hydrogen exerted radioprotective effects by selectively scavenging hydroxyl radicals (•OH), highly reactive oxygen species generated by radiation.
  • Hydrogen therapy, in clinical trials, improved quality of life in patients with liver cancer and reduced bone marrow damage in patients with terminal cancer, suggesting that it may be useful for mitigating the side effects of radiotherapy.