The effect of E. coli and E. coli endotoxin on peristalsis in canine ureter.
The association of ureteric dilatation and urinary infection has been attributed to a direct toxic effect of E. Coli endotoxin on ureteric muscle. A specific causal relationship could not be established in this study in dogs.
D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D004731:Endotoxins / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004926:Escherichia coli; D005260:Female; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000187:drug effects*; D014513:Ureter / Q000187:drug effects*
D004731:Endotoxins