Acute pancreatitis and reduction of H+ ion concentration in gastric secretions in experimental acute myocarditis produced by Indian red scorpion, Buthus tamulus, venom.
Indian J Exp Biol
; 1989 Mar; 27(3): 242-4
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ABSTRACT
Crude venom (4 mg/kg) of scorpion (B. tamulus) was given in saline to anaesthetized dogs and rabbits. It produced a reduction in gastric H+ ion concentration in dogs with acute myocarditis. Simultaneously an increase in circulating amylase and lipase level was also observed. However 60% venom poisoned rabbits showed an elevated lipase level without a parallel increase in amylase. It is suggested that the venom acts directly on exocrine pancreas to cause acute pancreatitis.
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Main subject:
Pancreatitis
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Rabbits
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Scorpion Venoms
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Scorpions
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Female
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Male
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Acute Disease
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Dogs
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Gastric Juice
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Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Language:
En
Journal:
Indian J Exp Biol
Year:
1989
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Article