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Alteration of thrornboxane and prostacyclin levels in experimental spinal cord injury

Authors :
Hsu, C. Y.
Halushka, P. V.
Hogan, E. L.
Banik, N. L.
Lee, W. A.
Perot, P. L.
Source :
Neurology (Ovid); July 1985, Vol. 35 Issue: 7 p1003-1009, 7p
Publication Year :
1985

Abstract

We measured levels of thromboxane B2and 6-keto-PGF10in rabbit spinal cord and cat CSF after impact injury to spinal cord. Rabbit tiissue thromboxane B2levels increased more than 6-keto-PGF10. In cat, CSF thromboxane B, was higher the first hour postinjury; CSF 6-keto-PGF10also increased, but less so. These results imply activation of arachidonic acid metabolism. The relatively greater increase of thromboxane B, suggests that thromboxane-prostacyclin imbalance may contribute to post-traumatic ischemia.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00283878 and 1526632X
Volume :
35
Issue :
7
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Neurology (Ovid)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs49041867