The drug Amifostine is used in subjects undergoing radiotherapy for cancer as it________________?

Pharmacology Miscellaneous 28/03/2020

A. Scavanges free radicals
B. Enhances the production of free radicals
C. Promotes damage of DNA
D. Prevents repair of damaged DNA

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