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Title: Effect of endotoxin and radio-detoxified endotoxin on the serum T4 level of rats and response of their thyroid gland to exogenous TSH

Journal Article · · Immunopharmacology; (United States)

Experiments were performed to demonstrate that, while the shock-inducing dose of parent (toxic) endotoxin significantly decreases the serum T4 level of rats and inhibits the T4 response given to exogenous thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), the radio-detoxified (/sup 60/Co-gamma, 150 kGy) endotoxin preparation does not inhibit the response to exogenous TSH. It also decreases serum T4 level to a lesser extent than untreated endotoxin.

Research Organization:
Frederic Joliot-Curie National Research Inst. for Radiobiology and Radiohygiene, Budapest, Hungary
OSTI ID:
5826172
Journal Information:
Immunopharmacology; (United States), Vol. 8:3-4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English