Protective effect of liposome-entrapped superoxide dismutase and catalase on bleomycin-induced lung injury in rats. II. Phospholipids of the lung surfactant

Acta Physiol Hung. 1991;78(2):157-62.

Abstract

The influence of liposome-entrapped catalase and/or superoxide dismutase on phospholipids of the lung surfactant in bleomycin-treated rats was investigated. Changes in phospholipid composition of lung surfactant were much pronounced in animals supplemented with antioxidant enzymes-loaded liposomes. It is suggested that liposomes are good carriers for drugs in bleomycin-induced lung injury treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bleomycin
  • Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid / chemistry
  • Catalase / pharmacology*
  • Chromatography, Thin Layer
  • Drug Carriers
  • Liposomes
  • Male
  • Phospholipids / metabolism*
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis / chemically induced
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis / metabolism
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis / prevention & control*
  • Pulmonary Surfactants / metabolism*
  • Rats
  • Rats, Inbred Strains
  • Superoxide Dismutase / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Drug Carriers
  • Liposomes
  • Phospholipids
  • Pulmonary Surfactants
  • Bleomycin
  • Catalase
  • Superoxide Dismutase