EFFECT OF PENICILLIN ON THE NUCLEIC ACID CONTENT OF VITAL ORGANS IN EXPERIMENTAL STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTION

Abstract

The nucleic acid content of the vital organs of healthy animals was not changed when they were administered penicillin. The nucleic acid content of the liver increased in experimental streptococcal infection. The nucleic acid content of the liver, kidneys, and spleen decreased infected animals treated with penicillin.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 16, 1967
Accession Number
AD0675729

Entities

People

  • V. K. Zakharova

Organizations

  • United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Connective Tissue
  • Infection
  • Nucleic Acids
  • Phosphorus
  • Square Roots
  • Streptococcus
  • Tissues
  • Wound Infections

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.
  • Virology (or Medical Virology).

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology