Effects of short-term hydrocarbon inhalation on rat tracheal mucosa

Koptagel, E; Bulut, HE

HERO ID

47014

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1998

Language

English

PMID

9798394

HERO ID 47014
In Press No
Year 1998
Title Effects of short-term hydrocarbon inhalation on rat tracheal mucosa
Authors Koptagel, E; Bulut, HE
Journal Okajimas Folia Anatomica Japonica
Volume 75
Issue 2-3
Page Numbers 71-86
Abstract Summary. Hydrocarbons used as solvents in industry are thought to have effects on respiratory system. However, its effect on tracheal morphology and function is poorly investigated. Therefore the present study attempted to investigate the rat tracheal structure following different types and concentrations of hydrocarbon exposure. To do this, 65 Swiss albino rats were divided into 6 groups. While control group animals were undergone no treatment, 5 experimental group animals received different types of hydrocarbons saturated in air, such as 1,2-dibromoethane, 1,1,1-trichloroethylene, naphthalene, carbontetrachloride and carbonsulphide at 1, 3 and 6 hour intervals in isolated chambers. Control group consisted of 5 rats whereas the experimental groups contained 60 rats (12 for each group). Tracheal tissue samples were collected from the control and experimental group animals, and were processed for light microscopy. Tracheal morphology underwent distinct alterations after 1,3, and 6 hours of hydrocarbon exposure. Common tracheal features for all experimental groups were a thinner epithelial layer along with occasional exfoliation, hyparemic and dilated vasculature with intraluminal haemorage, and inflammatory cell infiltration into the underlying connective tissue. Tracheal glands taking place in the lamina propria seemed to be increased following several hydrocarbon exposure. In conclusion, it may he postulated that the hydrocarbons used in the present study cause irreversible tracheal alterations. Therefore one must take extreme caution when these toxic compounds are used.
Doi 10.2535/ofaj1936.75.2-3_71
Pmid 9798394
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Comments ECRIB.Okajimas Folia Anat. Jpn. 75: 71-86.
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Language Text English
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