Hematological and enzymatic results of aluminum intoxication in rats

Comp Biochem Physiol C Comp Pharmacol Toxicol. 1993 May;105(1):73-6. doi: 10.1016/0742-8413(93)90060-x.

Abstract

1. The study has been carried out on Wistar rats. The aim of the present study was to trace the effect of aluminum on enzyme activities and hematological parameters on erythrocytes. 2. Aluminum decreased activities of acetylcholinesterase, glutathione reductase, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, and lactate dehydrogenase in the erythrocytes of the animals tested. 3. In the peripheral blood, a significant decrease in the erythrocyte count, hemoglobin level and hematocrit index and increased percentage of reticulocytes and polychromatophilic erythrocytes were observed. 4. The increase in the neutrophilic granulocyte and lymphocyte count was significant. 5. An inhibitory effect of aluminum on the phagocytic activity of granulocytes was also observed.

MeSH terms

  • Aluminum / blood*
  • Aluminum / toxicity*
  • Animals
  • Erythrocyte Count / drug effects
  • Erythrocytes / drug effects
  • Erythrocytes / enzymology*
  • Female
  • Hemoglobins / drug effects
  • Hemoglobins / metabolism
  • Male
  • Rats
  • Rats, Wistar

Substances

  • Hemoglobins
  • Aluminum