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Phase-dependent response of the lung to NO sub 2 irritant insult

Journal Article · · Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology and Oncology; (USA)
OSTI ID:6905374
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  1. Tulane Univ. School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA (USA)
The biochemical and histopathological response of the lung following acute and repeated (subacute) exposure to nitrogen oxide (NO{sub 2}) was examined. Activities of lactate dehydrogenase, beta-glucuronidase, choline kinase, and protease inhibitor were measured in murine pulmonary tissue immediately and two days following exposure. Nonenzymatic parameters, pulmonary protein content, and wet lung weight were also monitored. Immediately following acute exposure to NO{sub 2}, only the nonenzymatic parameters were elevated. By two days following acute exposure, following subacute exposure; however, the nonenzymatic parameters were attenuated with respect to the enzymatic activities. The lung exhibits a dynamic response following damage by oxidants such as NO{sub 2}. This response is divided into three distinct phases (exudative, proliferative, and tolerant), which can be characterized both biochemically and histopathologically.
OSTI ID:
6905374
Journal Information:
Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology and Oncology; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology and Oncology; (USA) Vol. 9:4; ISSN 0731-8898; ISSN JEPOE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English