THE EFFECTS OF MONOMETHYLHYDRAZINE ON THE COAGULATION MECHANISM.

Abstract

The in vivo effects of a 0.6 LD50 dose of monomethylhydrazine (MMH) on the prothrombin-activating mechanism and the fibrinolytic mechanism were studied in rats anesthetized with ether. The studies were evaluated by means of the prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time, thromboplastin generation test, and quantitative measurements of free and total profibrinolysin, and the euglobulin inhibitor. No significant changes were found in the prothrombin time or partial thromboplastin time, but the thromboplastin generation time was increased (P < .001) and total profibrinolysin was decreased significantly (P < .05). The relationship of these changes with the effects of hydrazine is discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0660560

Entities

People

  • Jarrell D. Bairrington

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Factors
  • Blood Coagulation Factors
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Hydrazines
  • Inhibitors
  • Measurement
  • Prothrombin

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

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