Drug that is radioprotective is:
A. Paclitaxel
B. Amifostine
C. Vincristine
D. Etoposide
Answer is B. Amifostine.
WR2721, also known as amifostine is a well known radioprotective agent. It acts by releasing free sulphide groups which then scavenge the free radicals produced due to radiation. It has also been tried as an anti-radiation agent for astronauts.
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