Table 1.
Summary of the previous experimental setup of hibernation for radiation protection.
| Animal | Type of Species | Source of Energy | Dose (Dose Rates) | Endpoints | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrel (Citellus tridecemlineatus) | Hibernating | γ-rays | 9–200 Gy (1.75–1.9 Gy/min) |
Increase of LD50 dose in a hibernating animal | [15] |
| Squirrel (C. tridecemlineatus) | Hibernating | γ-rays | 15–24 Gy (1 Gy/min) |
Decrease radiosensitivity of crypt cells during hibernation and in first 3 h after arousal | [16] |
| Mouse (CF) | Hibernating | X-rays | 7 Gy (2.68 Gy/min) |
Increase of survival | [17] |
| Rat (Sprague Dawley) | Non-hibernating | X-rays | 3 Gy (23 cGy/min) |
The decreased of radiation-induced toxicity of liver and testis; downregulation of ATM | [18] |