Effect of PFDA on Cardiac Membrane Function.
Abstract
The in vivo and in vitro heart rates of rats treated with 75 mg/kg PFDA was significantly lower than the in vivo and in vitro heart rates of pair-fed controls 6 to 8 days following treatment. In addition, the rate response of isolated hearts sympathetic nerve stimulation was greater in the PFDA hearts. Beta receptor binding assays were done on homogenates of hearts from PFDA and pair-fed controls 8 days following a single 75 mg/kg dose of PFDA. PFDA treatment resulted in a significant decrease in the number of cardiac beta receptors. Radioimmunoassays of serum levels of T3 and T4 indicate that PFDA produced a significant fall in the levels of both of these thyroid hormones. It is concluded that PFDA produces an alteration of the normal function of cardiac membranes. This effect may be either direct or indirect via changes in thyroid hormonal levels.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA137729
Entities
People
- A. E. Langley
Organizations
- Wright State University