ISSN:
1573-8221
Keywords:
W/SSM rats
;
cardiomyopathy
;
myocardium
;
leukocytes
;
lysosomal hydrolases
;
lipid peroxidation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract One mechanism shown to be responsible for the occurrence of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in rats of the W/SSM strain, in which this disease is genetically determined, is impairment of cellular membrane integrity resulting from increased hexose transport to cells, generation of hydroxyl radicals, and intensified lipid peroxidation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02445956
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