The effect of aflatoxin on blood clotting in the rat.
1. The action of aflatoxin on blood clotting of rats was investigated. Aflatoxin B(1) prolonged the blood clotting time of rats.2. Aflatoxin B(1) was effective as an anticoagulant in much smaller doses than 4-hydroxycoumarin.
D000348:Aflatoxins / Q000032:analysis / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000818:Animals; D000925:Anticoagulants; D001578:Benzopyrans / Q000494:pharmacology; D001777:Blood Coagulation / Q000187:drug effects*; D001780:Blood Coagulation Tests; D004032:Diet; D005504:Food Analysis; D007783:Lactones / Q000494:pharmacology
D000348:Aflatoxins; D000925:Anticoagulants; D001578:Benzopyrans; D007783:Lactones