A biochemical investigation of auranofin nephrotoxicity by high field proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

  • M Grootveld
  • , A Claxson
  • , Declan Naughton
  • , D Blake

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    Abstract

    High-field proton NMR spectroscopic analysis of urine and plasma has been employed to study the biochemical effects and nephrotoxic action of an intramuscular dose of auranofin in rats. Auranofin induced a characteristic profile of proximal tubular damage as evidenced by aminoaciduria, lactic aciduria and increased urinary acetate concentrations. In addition, ethanol was detectable in both urine and plasma obtained from auranofin-treated rats. Auranofin-mediated elevations in the plasma and urine concentrations of 3-D-hydroxybutyrate indicated an increased utilisation of fats for fuel in rats treated with this novel therapeutic agent.
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication statusPublished - 1991
    EventSatellite Symp Of The 9th International Congress Of Pharmacology : Drugs In Inflammation - Noordwijk, Netherlands
    Duration: 28 Jun 199029 Jun 1990

    Conference

    ConferenceSatellite Symp Of The 9th International Congress Of Pharmacology : Drugs In Inflammation
    Period28/06/9029/06/90

    Keywords

    • Allied health professions and studies

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