In albino rats, Semax at 50 microg/kg given 1 h before ethanol or immobilization stress protected the gastric mucosa from damage.
In plain wordsIn rats, Semax given before ethanol or stress protected the stomach lining from damage.
- Peptide
- Semax
- Outcome
- DecreaseGastric mucosal damage from ethanol and stress
- Study
ratn: not reported in source
- Outcome group
- Gastrointestinal protection · Gastrointestinal
- Studied dose
- 50 microg/kg · intraperitonealAs given in this study (rat).
Source sentences
The ACTH(4-7)analogue Semax administered intraperitoneally in a dose of 50 microg/kg 1 h before exposure to ulcerogenic factors (ethanol, water immersion immobilization stress) protected gastric mucosa from damage.