The somatostatin analog SOM230 (pasireotide) ameliorates injury of the intestinal mucosa and increases survival after total-body irradiation by inhibiting exocrine pancreatic secretion.
Fu Q, Berb?e M, Boerma M, Wang J, Schmid HA, Hauer-Jensen M. The somatostatin analog SOM230 (pasireotide) ameliorates injury of the intestinal mucosa and increases survival after total-body irradiation by inhibiting exocrine pancreatic secretion. Radiat Res. 2009 Jun; 171(6):698-707.