The Effects of Decaborane on Cerebral Electrical Activity and Locomotor Behavior in the Cat

Abstract

Central nervous system effects of decaborane administered intraperitoneally in cats were evaluated electrophysiologically and in runway performance tests. It was found that overt behavioral and physiological manifestations of toxicity from this compound appeared at doses of 1 mg/kg and above. These included depression of activity, general emesis, and weight loss. Runway performance showed significant disruption at doses of 0.5 and 0.25 mg/kg. Marked individual variation was observed in the effects of exposure on performance at these low doses. Decaborane was found to be similar to MMH and UDMH in the rapid onset of behavioral disturbance at low doses. However, differences were observed between these compounds in that no seizure manifestations were noted with decaborane and recovery from behavioral disruption required at least several days. In the latter regard, decaborane more closely resembled hydrazine in its behavioral effects.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0756526

Entities

People

  • G. L. Mcrae
  • M. B. Sterman
  • M. D. Fairchild

Organizations

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Anatomy
  • Biomedical Research
  • Body Weight
  • Brain
  • California
  • Central Nervous System
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Electrodes
  • Health Services
  • Hydrazines
  • Nervous System
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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  • Neuroscience
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology