Published 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

Phagocytosis of 131I labelled Salmonella typhymurium in splenic remnants. Experimental study in rats

Description

Forty-one male Wistar rats were divided into three groups, namely: Group I - Normal animals; Group II - Animals submitted to total splenectomy with subsequent intraperitoneal splenic autotransplantion; Group III - Animals submitted to partial 50% splenectomy with subsequent autotransplantation of the removed fragment. After 40 weeks of close observation all animals were administred 70 Micro Ci of an 131I - labelled ''Salmonella Typhymurium'' suspension. Twelve hours later all animals were sacrificed and a complete peritoneal cavity inventory was performed. Samples of both topic spleen and regenerated autotransplant were obtained, processed and autoradiographed. (M.A.C.)

Abstract (Portuguese)

Utilizam-se 41 ratos Wistar machos, distribuidos em tres grupos: 14 animais (controle), 18 (esplenectomia total e reimplante intraperitoneal dos fragmentos do baco retirados) e 9 (esplenectomia parcial de 50%, seguida de reimplante intraperitoneal dos 50% retirados. Relata-se que apos 40 semanas de observacao, os animais sobreviventes foram submetidos a injecao de 70UCi de suspensao de Salmonella Typhymurium marcada com 131I. A seguir, foram sacrificados e passaram por inventario da cavidade peritoneal. Fragmentos de baco topico e autotransplantes esplenicos desenvolvidos, foram retirados e processados para analise radioautografica. (M.A.C.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Portuguese)
Fagocitose de Salmonella Typhymurium marcada pelo

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Revista do Hospital das Clinicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo
Journal Volume
43
Journal Issue
1
Series
Rev. Hosp. Clin., Fac. Med., Univ. Sao Paulo.
Journal Page Range
75-80
ISSN
0041-8781
CODEN
RHCFA