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Ultrastructural effects of acute tetraethyllead poisoning on nerve cells of the rabbit brain

Journal Article · · Environ. Res.; (United States)
A study of the ultrastructural alterations of nerve cell components in specific areas of the brain of the rabbit after acute poisoning with tetraethyllead (TEL). A single dose of 100 mg/kg of TEL caused neurological disorders such as convulsions after a latency of 12 to 18 h. An electron microscopic study revealed that the nerve cells of the areas investigated contained different stages of degenerative changes not demonstrated by light microscopy. These appear to be dependent on location and antedate the neurological disorders. The cytopathogenesis is discussed in the light of these findings and available biochemical data. (CIS Abstract Vol. 2)
OSTI ID:
7196748
Journal Information:
Environ. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Res.; (United States) Vol. 8:1; ISSN ENVRA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English