MRI detection of hyperoxia-induced lung edema in Zn-deficient rats.
In a pioneering application of proton Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), lung edema has been monitored in vivo in Zn-deficient rats exposed to 85% oxygen. Dietary Zn appears to play a role in protecting against hyperoxia-induced lung damage.
Taylor
C G
CG
Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Towner
R A
RA
Janzen
E G
EG
Bray
T M
TM
D000818:Animals; D004487:Edema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010100:Oxygen / Q000494:pharmacology*; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D015032:Zinc / Q000172:deficiency*
D015032:Zinc; D010100:Oxygen