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. 1974 May;9(5):962–963. doi: 10.1128/iai.9.5.962-963.1974

Methylprednisolone Protection Against Endotoxin in Lead-Sensitized Mice

Nelda M Marecki 1
PMCID: PMC414914  PMID: 4596282

Abstract

Lead-sensitized BALB/c male mice are protected against Escherichia coli endotoxin by the intraperitoneal administration of 6α-methylprednisolone. This protection is dependent on time of administration of the methylprednisolone.

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