RESUMO
The effect of sodium caprylate on platelet function and other hematological parameters was studied, using rabbits as experimental animals. Intravenous administration of caprylate resulted in a pronounced, although transient, inhibition of platelet reactivity as measured by the laser technique. A single oral dose of caprylate had no effect on platelet adhesiveness. Long-term oral administration of caprylate (2 and 3 weeks) to rabbits resulted in a progressive and significant decrease in platelet adhesiveness in these animals compared to that in a control group receiving saline. However, the platelet reactivity to laser damage was not changed after administration of caprylate for 3 weeks. Other hematological parameters such as hematocrit, plasma cholesterol, triglycerides, and ketone body concentrations were not altered by the treatment.
