November 1993
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Based on analysis of own and literature data the separate class of radioprotectors, namely protectors of receptor action, has been distinguished. The main subclassed and representatives, common peculiarities and advantages (especially, low values of ED50 and high therapeutic indexes) of the protectors have been characterized. Possible participation of second messengers and alternative (non-receptor) hypothesis of hormone radioprotective effect are discussed.