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Radioprotection against cataract formation by WR-77913 in gamma-irradiated rats.

Abstract
Protection by WR-77913 against radiation-induced cataract formation in rats was observed following intraperitoneal (i.p.) administration of drug (1160 mg/kg) 15-30 min before exposure to 15.3 Gy of Cs-137 whole head irradiation. Control groups included irradiated, non-protected animals, and sham-irradiated aging controls. Protection was documented photographically and by analysis of eye lens constituents. All non-protected irradiated animals developed dense cataracts throughout the lens between 90-120 days post-irradiation, while WR-77913 protected animals developed minimal lens opacification through 200 days post-irradiation. No opacification in aging controls was seen. Lens protein analysis by Lowry assay and size exclusion HPLC showed radioprotected and aging control animals were similar in protein content, distribution of total and soluble protein, and degree of lens hydration. This contrasted significantly with cataractous lenses of non-protected animals. In cataractous lenses, the soluble protein concentration in the 25-43 K dalton range was approximately 10% of that found in radioprotected or aging control lenses. Hydration was substantially higher in cataractous lens. These results indicate that WR-77913 protects against lens opacification, protein insolubilization, and hydration in lenses of irradiated animals. Biodistribution studies with [S-35]-WR-77913 showed ocular uptake of drug within 15 minutes after i.p. injection, which remained relatively constant through 60 min. The relative order of drug concentration for individual eye components was: globe greater than total eye approximately equal to humor greater than lens. Although the mechanism of radioprotection observed remains to be elucidated, WR-77913 clearly prevents radiation-induced cataracts in rats. The potentially significant clinical use for this radioprotective compound is being investigated further.
AuthorsT W Menard, T B Osgood, J I Clark, A M Spence, J E Steele, K A Krohn, J C Livesey
JournalInternational journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics (Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys) Vol. 12 Issue 8 Pg. 1483-6 (Aug 1986) ISSN: 0360-3016 [Print] United States
PMID3019964 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)
Chemical References
  • Cesium Radioisotopes
  • Organothiophosphorus Compounds
  • Radiation-Protective Agents
  • WR 77913
  • Amifostine
Topics
  • Amifostine (analogs & derivatives, therapeutic use)
  • Animals
  • Cataract (etiology, prevention & control)
  • Cesium Radioisotopes
  • Gamma Rays
  • Organothiophosphorus Compounds (therapeutic use)
  • Radiation Injuries, Experimental (prevention & control)
  • Radiation-Protective Agents (therapeutic use)
  • Rats

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