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This research investigates how hydrogen peroxide and X-ray irradiated sea water affect the respiration of sea urchin sperm and eggs.

August 1, 1949Biological Bulletin

Studies on the Mechanism of Action of Ionizing Radiations. V. The Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide and of X-Ray Irradiated Sea Water on the Respiration of Sea Urchin Sperm and Eggs

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EBE. S. Guzmán BarrónArgonne National Laboratory VFVeronica H. FloodMedical College of Wisconsin BGBetty Gasvoda

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Randomized trial examines the impact of hydrogen peroxide and X-ray irradiated sea water on sea urchin respiration, suggesting new insights into ionizing radiation effects.

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This research investigates how hydrogen peroxide and X-ray irradiated sea water affect the respiration of sea urchin sperm and eggs.
Hydrogen peroxide at varying concentrations was tested for effects on sperm respiration in sea water.
Sperm was exposed to sea water irradiated with different doses of X-rays (200,000 r and 50,000 r).
The impact of catalase on inhibition of respiration was also evaluated.
Hydrogen peroxide at 0.001 M inhibited sperm respiration by almost 100%.
Irradiated sea water at 200,000 r decreased respiration by about 60%.
No increase in respiration was observed with catalase after irradiation, suggesting stable organic peroxides may be responsible.

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Barrón et al. (1949) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fe99cc1b320180d0da094 https://doi.org/10.2307/1538093

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Randomized trial examines the impact of hydrogen peroxide and X-ray irradiated sea water on sea urchin respiration, suggesting new insights into ionizing radiation effects.

Studies on the Mechanism of Action of Ionizing Radiations. V. The Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide and of X-Ray Irradiated Sea Water on the Respiration of Sea Urchin Sperm and Eggs

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Studies on the Mechanism of Action of Ionizing Radiations. V. The Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide and of X-Ray Irradiated Sea Water on the Respiration of Sea Urchin Sperm and Eggs

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