Synergism between mercaptans and ammonia or fatty acids in the production of coma: a possible role for mercaptans in the pathogenesis of hepatic coma

J Lab Clin Med. 1974 Jan;83(1):16-28.
No abstract available

MeSH terms

  • Ammonia / blood
  • Ammonia / toxicity*
  • Animals
  • Caprylates / blood
  • Caprylates / toxicity*
  • Dimethyl Sulfoxide / toxicity
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Drug Synergism
  • Fatty Acids, Nonesterified / blood
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / blood
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy / chemically induced*
  • Male
  • Rats
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds / toxicity*

Substances

  • Caprylates
  • Fatty Acids, Nonesterified
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds
  • Ammonia
  • Dimethyl Sulfoxide