The drug Amifostine is used in subjects undergoing radiotherapy for cancer as it________________?
Correct answer: A. Scavanges free radicals
- A. Scavanges free radicals
- B. Enhances the production of free radicals
- C. Promotes damage of DNA
- D. Prevents repair of damaged DNA
Explanation
Amifostine is a radioprotective cytoprotective agent whose active metabolite scavenges free radicals and reduces radiation-induced tissue injury. It therefore protects normal tissues rather than enhancing DNA damage.
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