ISSN:
1432-119X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary A single intratesticular injection of potassium permanganate (0.08 mMol/kg body weight) causes selective calcification of the seminiferous tubules of the rat; aluminium chloride, chromium chloride, ferric chloride and ferrous sulphate are ineffective at the same dose even though all 5 evoke marked degenerative changes in the tubules and the interstitium. However, sensitization with calciferol (1 mg/100 g body weight, a single oral administration) 24 hours before the injection of these salts causes consistent and selective calcification of the tubules. Degenerative changes in the tubules and the interstitium are apparently unrelated to the calciphylactic property of these salts.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00306180
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