ISSN:
1573-8221
Keywords:
passive anaphylaxis
;
smooth-muscle organs
;
adrenotropic agents
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Passive sensitization of the human lungs, bronchi, and small and large intestine by the blood serum of patients sensitive to ragweed pollen was compared. Passive sensitization and the subsequent anaphylactic contraction were constantly reproduced in the isolated human bronchi, lungs, and ileum. The development of this reaction was less constant in the large intestine, jejunum, and appendix. The magnitude of the anaphylactic reaction of human smooth muscle was substantially altered after treatment of the muscle with substances acting selectively on the β-adrenergic receptors of these organs.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00804221
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