Effects of topically applied sulphur mustard on tissue glycogen, blood glucose, lactate and pyruvate in mice.
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol
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1992 Jul; 36(3): 219-21
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| ID: sea-108874
ABSTRACT
Bis-2-Chloroethyl sulphide, commonly known as sulphur mustard (SM) or mustard gas, an alkylating agent, is frequently used as a chemical warfare agent. Inhibition of glycolysis has been related to skin injury and cell death. The effects of SM on tissue glycogen, blood glucose, lactate/pyruvate ratio were investigated in the present study. After a single dermal application of 1.0 LD50 SM in mice, a significant hyperglycemia was observed at 24 hr post exposure. There was a corresponding decrease in liver glycogen content, with no alteration in glycogen content of brain, muscles and kidney. Blood pyruvate and lactate levels were not appreciably altered.
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Pyruvates
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Blood Glucose
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Brain Chemistry
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Male
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Administration, Topical
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Lactic Acid
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Pyruvic Acid
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Glycogen
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Lactates
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Liver
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol
Year:
1992
Type:
Article
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