Sephadex-induced granulomatous alveolitis in rat: effects of antigen manipulation

Leif Bjermer, Thomas Sandstrom, Bengt Särnstrand, Ralph Brattsand

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Abstract

A granulomatous alveolitis, with multinuclear cell formation combined with an eosinophilic peribronchiolitis, was achieved in rats by intratracheal administration of sephadex beads (G-200, Pharmacia, Sweden). The pattern of inflammation and the degree of postgranulomatous fibrosis were substantially dampened when the particles were dispersed by ultrasonification. The animals were analyzed with bronchoalveolar lavage and tissue morphology.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)73-78
JournalAmerican Journal of Industrial Medicine
Volume25
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1994
Externally publishedYes

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Respiratory Medicine and Allergy

Free keywords

  • bronchoalveolar lavage
  • allergic alveolitis
  • eosinophils
  • lymphocytes
  • sephadex
  • organic dusts

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