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dimethyl sulfoxide and Hepatic Encephalopathy

dimethyl sulfoxide has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 2 studies

Dimethyl Sulfoxide: A highly polar organic liquid, that is used widely as a chemical solvent. Because of its ability to penetrate biological membranes, it is used as a vehicle for topical application of pharmaceuticals. It is also used to protect tissue during CRYOPRESERVATION. Dimethyl sulfoxide shows a range of pharmacological activity including analgesia and anti-inflammation.
dimethyl sulfoxide : A 2-carbon sulfoxide in which the sulfur atom has two methyl substituents.

Hepatic Encephalopathy: A syndrome characterized by central nervous system dysfunction in association with LIVER FAILURE, including portal-systemic shunts. Clinical features include lethargy and CONFUSION (frequently progressing to COMA); ASTERIXIS; NYSTAGMUS, PATHOLOGIC; brisk oculovestibular reflexes; decorticate and decerebrate posturing; MUSCLE SPASTICITY; and bilateral extensor plantar reflexes (see REFLEX, BABINSKI). ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY may demonstrate triphasic waves. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1117-20; Plum & Posner, Diagnosis of Stupor and Coma, 3rd ed, p222-5)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Serum levels of liver enzymes, blood ammonia and prothrombin time and the stage of hepatic encephalopathy were significantly improved in rats treated with dimethylsulfoxide or dimethylthiourea compared to the other treatment groups (p<0."3.70The hydroxyl radical scavengers dimethylsulfoxide and dimethylthiourea protect rats against thioacetamide-induced fulminant hepatic failure. ( Aeed, H; Avni, Y; Bruck, R; Halpern, Z; Matas, Z; Shirin, H; Zaidel, L, 1999)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bruck, R1
Aeed, H1
Shirin, H1
Matas, Z1
Zaidel, L1
Avni, Y1
Halpern, Z1
Zieve, L1
Doizaki, WM1
Zieve, J1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for dimethyl sulfoxide and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
The hydroxyl radical scavengers dimethylsulfoxide and dimethylthiourea protect rats against thioacetamide-induced fulminant hepatic failure.
    Journal of hepatology, 1999, Volume: 31, Issue:1

    Topics: Alanine Transaminase; Animals; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Dimethyl Sulfoxide; Free Radical Scaveng

1999
Synergism between mercaptans and ammonia or fatty acids in the production of coma: a possible role for mercaptans in the pathogenesis of hepatic coma.
    The Journal of laboratory and clinical medicine, 1974, Volume: 83, Issue:1

    Topics: Ammonia; Animals; Caprylates; Dimethyl Sulfoxide; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Synergism;

1974