This study provides evidences of CB as a member of APUD system to involve in the pathological processes of AIRS though the exact effect and mechanism need further investigation.

• 本实验结果表明,作为APUD系统的组成成份,颈动脉体无疑参与了肠型放射病的病理变化过程,但其作用机制还有待进一步实验证明。