A contribution to the action of vanadium with particular reference to syphilis

Proescher, F; Seil, HA; Stillians, AW

HERO ID

1324261

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1917

Language

English

HERO ID 1324261
In Press No
Year 1917
Title A contribution to the action of vanadium with particular reference to syphilis
Authors Proescher, F; Seil, HA; Stillians, AW
Journal American Journal of Syphilis
Volume 1
Page Numbers 347-405
Abstract The toxicity of vanadium (Va) salts was determined in a variety of animals. The action of vanadium on the circulating blood cells was studied on rabbits. The distribution of Va in chronic and acute poisoning was determined. A careful macroscopic and microscopic examination was made of all animals poisoned by Va. Colloidal vanadium-pentoxide (1314621) and ammonium-metavanadate (7803556) were the most toxic salts while vanadyl-sulfate (27774136) and sodium-hexavanadate (12026083) were the least toxic compounds. Mice and rats were the most resistant to Va; rabbits and horses, the most sensitive. Va poisoning was dominated by two groups of symptoms which could develop simultaneously. One was the result of depression, and in severe intoxication, acute paralysis of the respiratory center. The other was due to pulmonary, kidney, and gastrointestinal lesions. The chief action of Va was exerted on the vascular system. In tolerated doses, Va had no influence on circulating blood. In chronic intoxication, the red cells were directly affected. The bone marrow sometimes showed an increase in the neutrophilic myelocytes, while the lymphoid elements were decreased. The authors conclude that the pathological changes characterize Va as a neurotoxic and a hemorrhagic endotheliotoxic poison with a hepatotoxic, nephrotoxic, and probably leukocytotoxic and hemotoxic component.
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