[Radioprotective Properties of NO-synthase Inhibitor T1023: II. The Ability for Selective Protection of Normal...

We studied the effect of T1023, NO-synthase inhibitor, N-acyl-S-alkyl-isothiourea in a single administration at a dose of 75 mg/kg on the growth of transplantable rat sarcoma M-1 and the development of acute skin reactions after the local impact of γ-radiation at the doses of 32 and 36 Gy. The results showed that the T1023 at a single dose had no effect on the growth of sarcoma, and did not modify the radiosensitivity of the tumor and anti-tumor efficacy of γ-rays. However, at both doses T1023 significantly reduced the severity of acute radiation skin reactions. NOS inhibitor did not change the duration of the inflammatory and regenerative processes, but significantly limited the degree of radiation alteration of the deep layers of the skin and underlying tissues. The findings suggest that the hypoxic mechanism of antitumor action allows T1023 to selectively protect the non-malignant tissue during radiation therapy of solid tumors. Therefore, this compound may be regarded as a promising basis for the development of pharmacological prevention of radiotherapy complications.