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Chelating-agent suppression of cadmium-induced hepatotoxicity

Journal Article · · J. Toxicol. Environ. Health; (United States)
The administration of sodium N-methyl-N-dithiocarboxy-D-glucamine (NaG) at 500 mg/kg, i.p., or sodium calcium diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) at 632.5 mg/kg, i.p., reduces the serum enzyme levels characteristic of hepatic damage following the intravenous administration of cadmium chloride (3.5 mg CdCl/sub 2/ x 2.5H/sub 2/O/kg). Some effect on serum enzyme levels was found even when the interval between administration of cadmium chloride and that of the antagonist was as great as 4 h. The enzymes examined included aspartate aminotransferase (AST), ..gamma..-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), alanine aminotransferase (SGPT), and alkaline phosphatase (AP). A histopathological examination of the livers of such animals also reveals the presence of a significant protective action.
Research Organization:
Vanderbilt Univ., Nashville, TN (USA)
OSTI ID:
6754239
Journal Information:
J. Toxicol. Environ. Health; (United States), Journal Name: J. Toxicol. Environ. Health; (United States) Vol. 22:3; ISSN JTEHD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English