Neurotoxicity evaluation of rats after subchronic inhalation exposure to isobutanol. 1999

A A Li, and D C Thake, and T A Kaempfe, and D K Branch, and P O'Donnell, and F L Speck, and T R Tyler, and W D Faber, and S L Jasti, and R Ouellette, and M I Banton
Metabolism and Safety Evaluation-Newstead Laboratory, St. Louis, MO, USA. abby.a.li@monsanto.com

The subchronic neurotoxic effects of isobutanol were studied by exposing Sprague-Dawley rats to isobutanol vapor concentrations of 0, 250, 1000, and 2500 ppm for 6 hrs/day, 5 days/wk, for 3 months. A comprehensive set of neurotoxicity tests (functional observational battery, motor activity, perfusion fixation neuropathology, and schedule-controlled operant behavior) including an assessment of complex behavior dependent on learning and memory was conducted. In addition, full histopathology and blood chemistry evaluations were conducted in order to assess any potential functional/behavioral effects in the context of other possible systemic toxicities. There were no morphological or behavioral effects indicative of a specific, persistent or progressive effect of isobutanol on the nervous system at exposure concentrations up to 2500 ppm. A slight decrease in response to external stimuli was observed during exposures at all concentrations. These effects are likely transient effects of acute exposure to isobutanol.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D009043 Motor Activity Body movements of a human or an animal as a behavioral phenomenon. Activities, Motor,Activity, Motor,Motor Activities
D009420 Nervous System The entire nerve apparatus, composed of a central part, the brain and spinal cord, and a peripheral part, the cranial and spinal nerves, autonomic ganglia, and plexuses. (Stedman, 26th ed) Nervous Systems,System, Nervous,Systems, Nervous
D001773 Blood Cells The cells found in the body fluid circulating throughout the CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM. Blood Corpuscles,Blood Cell,Blood Corpuscle,Cell, Blood,Cells, Blood,Corpuscle, Blood,Corpuscles, Blood
D002746 Chlorpromazine The prototypical phenothiazine antipsychotic drug. Like the other drugs in this class chlorpromazine's antipsychotic actions are thought to be due to long-term adaptation by the brain to blocking DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. Chlorpromazine has several other actions and therapeutic uses, including as an antiemetic and in the treatment of intractable hiccup. Aminazine,Chlorazine,Chlordelazine,Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride,Contomin,Fenactil,Largactil,Propaphenin,Thorazine,Hydrochloride, Chlorpromazine
D005260 Female Females
D000280 Administration, Inhalation The administration of drugs by the respiratory route. It includes insufflation into the respiratory tract. Drug Administration, Inhalation,Drug Administration, Respiratory,Drug Aerosol Therapy,Inhalation Drug Administration,Inhalation of Drugs,Respiratory Drug Administration,Aerosol Drug Therapy,Aerosol Therapy, Drug,Drug Therapy, Aerosol,Inhalation Administration,Administration, Inhalation Drug,Administration, Respiratory Drug,Therapy, Aerosol Drug,Therapy, Drug Aerosol
D000440 Butanols Isomeric forms and derivatives of butanol (C4H9OH). Alcohols, Butyl,Butanol,Butylhydroxides,Hydroxybutanes,Butyl Alcohols
D000661 Amphetamine A powerful central nervous system stimulant and sympathomimetic. Amphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulation of release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. Amphetamine is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic. The l- and the d,l-forms are included here. The l-form has less central nervous system activity but stronger cardiovascular effects. The d-form is DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. Desoxynorephedrin,Levoamphetamine,Phenopromin,l-Amphetamine,Amfetamine,Amphetamine Sulfate,Amphetamine Sulfate (2:1),Centramina,Fenamine,Mydrial,Phenamine,Thyramine,levo-Amphetamine,Sulfate, Amphetamine,l Amphetamine,levo Amphetamine
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia

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