Methods and compositions containing natural folates for protecting against radiation damage

摘要

Disclosed are methods for protecting a subject from harmful effects of ionizing radiation. The method includes administering to the subject an effective amount of at least one reduced folate. Also disclosed are radioprotective compositions that include a first radioprotective agent and a second radioprotective agent, where the first radioprotective agent is a reduced folate. Methods for protecting a subject from harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation are also disclosed.