Attenuating effects of omega-3 fatty acids (Omegaven) on irradiation-induced intestinal injury in mice.

•Omegaven was shown to improve survival of irradiated mice.•Omegaven presented a protective effect on irradiation-induced intestinal injury in mice.•Omegaven presented a protective effect on irradiation-induced myelosuppression in mice.•Omegaven presented antioxidant and antiinflammatory effect in irradiated mice.