The Response of Murine Stem Spermatogonia to Radiation Combined with 3-aminobenzamide

Author： Schlappack O.K. Delic J.I. Bush C. Stanley J.A. Steel G.G.

ISSN： 1362-3095

Source： International Journal of Radiation Biology, Vol.52, Iss.1, 1987-07, pp. : 7-19

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Abstract

The influence of 3-aminobenzamide (3-AB) on the radiation response of the stem spermatogonia of the CBA mouse has been investigated. Doses of 3-AB from 66 to 450 mg/kg, administered 1 h before irradiation, significantly enhanced stemcell killing. Enhancement was observed when 3-AB (450 mg/kg) was given up to 5 h before, but not if administered after, irradiation. When radiation was delivered at a lower dose rate (5 cGy/min compared to 180 cGy/min) significant dose sparing was achieved for radiation alone. Pretreatment with 3-AB resulted in slightly less enhancement at the low dose rate than at the high. Split-dose studies (9 Gy total dose) with radiation alone resulted in a recovery ratio of 1·4-1·5. Administration of 3-AB before the first dose resulted in a similar recovery ratio, but if given immediately after the first dose the ratio was smaller. Pretreatment of mice with the radiosensitizer RSU-1069 indicated that at least some of the stem cells were radiobiologically hypoxic. We suggest therefore that the enhancement of spermatogonial stem-cell killing by 3-AB is not entirely due to inhibition of repair processes but may also involve modification of the oxygen status of the testis.