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Further evidence supporting the concurrent influence of aflatoxin and manganese

Journal Article · · Vet. Hum. Toxicol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6351101
Trace elements, including manganese may afford protection from deleterious effects of aflatoxin. Young male Fischer rats received ip injections of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), 1 mg/kg, 2 mg/kg or 4 mg/kg. Control groups received DMSO ip or no injection. All animals were intubated with 3 microCi of (/sup 54/Mn)-MnCl/sub 2/ 12 hr post-injection. Sacrifice occurred 72 hr after gavage of the radiolabel. All tested levels of AFB1 affected the loss of total body radioactivity. This response was observed within 12 hr when toxin-treated groups excreted almost 4 times more counts than controls. From 12-36 hr following radiolabel administration, AFB1 appeared to enhance excretion; by 72 hr, toxin-treated animals (especially those receiving higher doses) appeared to conserve the metal. Aflatoxicosis manifested itself through reduced body weight gain. The data provide support evidence that Mn and AFB1 biointeract.
Research Organization:
Virginia Commonwealth Univ., Richmond
OSTI ID:
6351101
Journal Information:
Vet. Hum. Toxicol.; (United States), Journal Name: Vet. Hum. Toxicol.; (United States) Vol. 2; ISSN VHTOD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English