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Effect of an in-situ-produced oil shale processing water on metabolism

Conference · · Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Environ. Chem., Prepr.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5047336
Effect of an in-situ produced oil shale processing water on metabolism and on liver enzyme activities in rats were studied by allowing rats to consume retort water. When rats were injected with sodium hexobarbital, at 125 mg/kg of body weight, the length of sleep time in rats drinking retort water was less than control rats drinking tap water. Sodium hexobarbital was metabolized by liver homogenates in vitro at a faster rate by rats drinking retort water than those drinking tap water. In-vivo and in-vitro studies showed no change in the rate of metabolism of zoxazolamine pretreated with retort water. Ethylmorphine demethylation activity was significantly increased in liver microsomes obtained from rats maintained on retort water. Concentrations of terminal cytochrome P-450 were considerably higher in animals pretreated with retort water, but protein levels were not significantly higher. The data indicate that retort water is a Type I inducer.
OSTI ID:
5047336
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Environ. Chem., Prepr.; (United States) Journal Volume: 18:1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English