Peritoneal Anaphylaxis in the Rat after Sensitisation with Mouse Antiserum

Abstract
Passive peritoneal anaphylaxis in rats, sensitised with mouse antiserum, had characteristics of an IgE-mediated reaction, in that the serum was heat-labile and pretreatment of the rats with disodium cromoglycate (DSCG), or sodium nivimedone, inhibited the release of both histamine and slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A). Sodium nivimedone was more potent than DSCG as an inhibitor of histamine release. Peak concentrations of histamine and SRS-A in the peritoneal fluids of the rats, were reached within 2 min of antigen challenge and fell to control levels after 20–30 min.

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