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BAL increases the arsenic-74 content of rabbit brain

Journal Article · · Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol.; (United States)
The /sup 74/As content of the brain of rabbits was doubled following administration of BAL (2,3-dimercapto-1-propanol). DMPS (2,3-dimercapto-1-propanesulfonic acid, sodium salt), however, decreased the rabbit brain arsenic concentration. The use of BAL as the drug of choice for treatment of arsenic intoxication should be viewed with caution and re-examined.
Research Organization:
Department of Cellular and Developmental Biology, University of Arizona, Tucson
OSTI ID:
5590043
Journal Information:
Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol.; (United States), Journal Name: Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol.; (United States) Vol. 70:1; ISSN TXAPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English