The Effects of Oxygen at High Pressure on Catecholamine Metabolism.

Abstract

The involvement of epinephrine oxidation and indole production during acute oxygen poisoning was investigated. Cyclic oxidation of epinephrine has been verified. Adrenalectomy, which protects animals from oxygen toxicity, inhibits indole production. Enzyme activity is significantly increased during exposure to high pressure oxygen. There are species differences with respect to lung changes following seizures induced by hyperbaric oxygen. (Author Modified Abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 1972
Accession Number
AD0759405

Entities

People

  • Rodney T. Houlihan

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Amines
  • Aromatic Compounds
  • Catecholamines
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Endocrine Surgical Procedures
  • Epinephrine
  • High Pressure
  • Metabolism
  • Organic Compounds
  • Oxidation
  • Poisoning
  • Production
  • Toxicity

Readers

  • Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.