Alcian blue staining of intestinal sections showed reduced goblet cells after ⁵⁶Fe radiation.

<p>A) Representative images of alcian blue stained tumor free (normal) areas of intestinal sections from control, γ, and ⁵⁶Fe-irradiated mice. B) Quantification of alcian blue positive cells in tumor free areas of control, γ, and ⁵⁶Fe-irradiated sections. C) Representative images of alcian blue stained tumor bearing areas of intestinal sections from control, γ, and ⁵⁶Fe-irradiated mice. D) Quantification of alcian blue positive cells in tumor bearing areas of control, γ, and ⁵⁶Fe-irradiated sections.