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  • Title: The hepatotoxic potential of a Prudhoe Bay crude oil: effect on mouse liver weight and composition.
    Author: Khan S, Irfan M, Rahimtula AD.
    Journal: Toxicology; 1987 Oct 12; 46(1):95-105. PubMed ID: 2444021.
    Abstract:
    The hepatotoxic properties of a Prudhoe Bay Crude Oil (PBCO) were evaluated in mice. Administration of PBCO (5.0 ml/kg body wt, daily for 2 days) to mice resulted in an increase in (i) liver wet and dry weight, (ii) hepatic total proteins, RNA, glycogen and total lipids, and (iii) individual lipids such as cholesterol, triglycerides and phospholipids. Hepatic protein biosynthesis, determined in vivo by administration of L-[14C]leucine was increased in PBCO exposed mice. The rate of 3H incorporation from 3H2O was significantly enhanced in liver fatty acids, cholesterol, triglycerides and thus ultimately in total lipids. Also, an increase in 3H incorporation was noticed in hepatic glycogen after PBCO administration. The results suggest that PBCO may induce hepatotoxicity by altering the intermediary metabolism of biochemical constituents.
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