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Pyrogens

Known as: Pyrogen 
Substances capable of increasing BODY TEMPERATURE and cause FEVER and may be used for FEVER THERAPY. They may be of microbial origin, often… 
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Body TemperatureFeverIn BloodInduced Hyperthermia

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Endotoxinsendogenous pyrogenpyrogenalsodium nucleinate

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Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Mast cells mediate the severity of experimental cystitis in mice.
PURPOSE We hypothesized that experimental cystitis induced by substance P (SP) or E. coli lipopolysaccharide (LPS) would be less… 
1980
1980
Cellular and molecular basis of the increased splenic hemopoiesis in mice treated with bacterial cell wall components.
An analysis was made of the mechanisms responsible for the increased splenic hemopoiesis occurring in mice after the injection of… 
1978
1978
Effect of Human Monocyte Pyrogen on Plasma Iron, Plasma Zinc, and Blood Neutrophils in Rabbits and Rats
Summary Stimulated human monocytes produce two physically distinct pyrogens. Both of these partially purified pyrogens will lower… 
Highly Cited
1974
Highly Cited
1974
Further purification of rabbit leukocyte pyrogen.
Abstract A revised method for the purification of rabbit leukocyte pyrogen is described. The final preparations are homogeneous… 
Highly Cited
1973
Highly Cited
1973
Pharmacological studies of neutral saponins (GNS) of Panax Ginseng root.
Pharmacological studies of neutral saponins (GNS) of Panax Ginseng root, were performed. GNS showed CNS-depressant action in… 
1973
1973
Elevation in set point for body temperature regulation after prolonged exercise
1. In nine healthy men, after prolonged exercise (approximately 37 km walk and 2·5 km ascent and descent in 9 hr) deep body… 
1973
1973
Comparison of Corticotrophin and Corticosteroid Response to Lysine Vasopressin, Insulin, and Pyrogen in Man
Plasma corticotrophin (ACTH) and corticosteroid levels in response to lysine vasopressin (LVP), insulin hypoglycaemia, and… 
1970
1970
The Effect of Endogenous Pyrogen on the Plasma Zinc Concentration of the Rat
Summary Plasma zinc concentration was depressed in rats following the injection of endogenous pyrogen. The endogenous pyrogen… 
1968
1968
Comparison of the effect of the pyrogens, etiocholanolone and bacterial endotoxin on plasma cortisol and growth hormone in man.
ABSTRACT We have compared the effects of 2 different bacterial pyrogens with those of the steroidal pyrogen, etiocholanolone, in… 
1965
1965
Synovial inflammatory response to bacterial endotoxin.
The ability of bacterial endotoxins to produce local inflammation has been recognized as one of the many biologic activities of… 
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