The effect of chronic lead acetate trihydrate intoxication in Wistar rats on experimental Ascaris suum infestation and immunity

AbstractSPF male Wistar rats were exposed for four months to lead acetate trihydrate present in drinking water (100 mg/l) and subsequently infested with 1000 ± 100 infective A. suum eggs. Metabolic activity of phagocytes and proliferative activity of T-lymphocytes were investigated on Day 4 and 8 after A. suum eggs infestation (Day 130 and 134 of lead acetate trihydrate exposition). The results demonstrated that treatment with lead acetate trihydrate led to increased susceptibility to infestation, manifested by increased average number of A. suum larvae in the lungs of exposed rats compared to unexposed ones. Moreover, migration of A. suum larvae on Day 8 was associated with significant increase in index of metabolic activity of phagocytes in unexposed rats in comparison with controls. In contrast, in rats exposed to the lead and infested by A. suum eggs a non-significant increase in the studied immunological parameters was recorded. Significant differences in immunological parameters were observed between unexposed, infested and infested and exposed groups of rats. In the unexposed group of animals Ascaris suum infestation caused a significant increase in the index of metabolic activity of phagocytes and stimulation index of lymphocytes in comparison with lead exposed rats.

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Crystal structure of lead acetate trihydrate

Zeitschrift für Kristallographie - Crystalline Materials ◽

10.1524/zkri.1982.160.14.225 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 160 (1-4) ◽

Author(s):

R. K. Rajaram ◽

J. K. Mohana Rao

Keyword(s):

Crystal Structure ◽

Lead Acetate ◽

Lead Acetate Trihydrate ◽

Acetate Trihydrate

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Cocos nucifera L. oil alleviates lead acetate-induced reproductive toxicity in sexually-matured male Wistar rats

Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology ◽

10.1515/jbcpp-2020-0281 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Olugbemi T. Olaniyan ◽

Olakunle A. Ojewale ◽

Ayobami Dare ◽

Olufemi Adebayo ◽

Joseph E. Enyojo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Luteinizing Hormone ◽

Lead Acetate ◽

Wistar Rats ◽

Histological Analysis ◽

Cocos Nucifera ◽

Reproductive Toxicity ◽

Positive Control ◽

Negative Control ◽

Male Wistar Rats ◽

Cocos Nucifera L

Abstract Objectives Lead primarily affects male reproductive functions via hormonal imbalance and morphological damage to the testicular tissue with significant alteration in sperm profile and oxidative markers. Though, different studies have reported that Cocos nucifera L. oil has a wide range of biological effects, this study aimed at investigating the effect of Cocos nucifera L. oil on lead acetate-induced reproductive toxicity in male Wistar rats. Methods Twenty (20) sexually matured male Wistar rats (55–65 days) were randomly distributed into four groups (n=5). Group I (negative control)—distilled water orally for 56 days, Group II (positive control)—5 mg/kg bwt lead acetate intraperitoneally (i.p.) for 14 days, Group III—6.7 mL/kg bwt Cocos nucifera L. oil orally for 56 days and Group IV—lead acetate intraperitoneally (i.p.) for 14 days and Cocos nucifera L. oil for orally for 56 days. Rats were sacrificed by diethyl ether, after which the serum, testis and epididymis were collected and used for semen analysis, biochemical and histological analysis. Results The lead acetate significantly increases (p<0.05) testicular and epididymal malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, while a significant reduction (p<0.05) in sperm parameters, organ weight, testosterone and luteinizing hormone was observed when compared with the negative control. The coadministration of Cocos nucifera oil with lead acetate significantly increases (p<0.05) testosterone, luteinizing hormone, sperm parameters and organ weight, with a significant decrease (p<0.05) in MDA levels compared with positive control. Histological analysis showed that lead acetate distorts testicular cytoarchitecture and germ cell integrity while this was normalized in the cotreated group. Conclusions Cocos nucifera oil attenuates the deleterious effects of lead acetate in male Wistar rats, which could be attributed to its polyphenol content and antioxidant properties.

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Electrochemical characterization of platinum black electrodeposited from electrolyte including lead acetate trihydrate

Surface and Coatings Technology ◽

10.1016/j.surfcoat.2006.08.115 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 201 (6) ◽

pp. 3611-3614 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

M. Saitou

Keyword(s):

Lead Acetate ◽

Electrochemical Characterization ◽

Platinum Black ◽

Lead Acetate Trihydrate ◽

Acetate Trihydrate

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Crystallization Behavior and Electrical Properties of Wet-Chemically Deposited Lead Zirconate Titanate Thin Films

MRS Proceedings ◽

10.1557/proc-310-263 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 310 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

S. Merklein ◽

D. Sporn ◽

A. SchÖnecker

Keyword(s):

Electrical Properties ◽

Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽

Lead Acetate ◽

Ferroelectric Properties ◽

Chemical Deposition ◽

Deposition Process ◽

Lead Zirconate ◽

Lead Acetate Trihydrate ◽

Acetate Trihydrate ◽

Wet Chemical

AbstractA wet chemical deposition process for smooth and crackfree films in the system Pb(Zr 1-x Tix)O3 (PZT) has been developed. Final film thicknesses, reached with one coating step, were in the region of 1 μm. Starting from lead acetate trihydrate, zirconium- and titanium-n-propoxide, high molarity (> 2M) coating sols have been prepared that could be handled in air and were stable for more than 170 days.Films with compositions near the morphotropic phase boundary (x=47) and various lead contents were deposited on Pt-coated Si-wafers and Al2O3-substrates by a spin-on method. Wet films could be pyrolyzed and densified with a fast heat treatment without cracking. The crystallization of films into the desired perovskite structure started at comparatively low temperatures (ca. 530 °C) and proceeded rapidly at temperatures above 650 °C. A slight molar excess of lead and a proper heating rate were found to produce films with the best electrical properties. The films on platinized A12O3 substrates showed device-worthy dielectric and ferroelectric properties with typical values for Pn, EC, and ε, of 24 μC/cm2, 4.5 KV/mm and 650, respectively.

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