Study of lung surfactant activity in guinea pigs after vagotomy.
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol
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1978 Jul-Sep; 22(3): 305-9
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Vagotomy in guinea-pigs reduces the pulmonary surfactant activity. Unilateral vagotomy brings about a similar reduction in the lung on the same side. The findings indicate that surfactant reduction may be an important causative factor in the initiation of pulmonary edema in vagotomised guinea-pigs. It is suggested that surfactant synthesis or release may be affected by alterations in the pulmonary blood flow or removal of the effect of neuro-secretory fibres, following vagotomy.
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Main subject:
Pulmonary Edema
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Vagotomy
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Pulmonary Surfactants
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Female
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Male
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Guinea Pigs
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Lung
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Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol
Year:
1978
Type:
Article
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