Effects of butylated hydroxyanisole on glutathione S-transferase activity and cyclophosphamide-induced teratogenicity

  • Kang, Hyun-Gu (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Lee, Chang-Hee (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Lee, Ki-Chang (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Lee, Jee-Eun (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Kim, Ha-Jung (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Park, Ehn-Kyoung (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Kim, Yun-Bae (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University)
  • Published : 2003.05.01

Abstract

Effects of repeated treatment with butylated hydroxyanisole (BRA) on the induction of glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) and teratogenicity of cyclophosphamide were investigated in rats. Pregnant rats were orally treated with BRA (50 mg/kg) for 7 days, from days 6 to 12 of gestation, and subcutaneously challenged with cyclophosphamide (15 mg/kg) 2 hr after the final treatment. On day 20 of gestation, the maternal and fetal abnormalities were examined.(omitted)

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