[A simple nitric oxide exposure system for small animals]

Zhongguo Ying Yong Sheng Li Xue Za Zhi. 1997 Aug;13(3):275-7.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

A nitric oxide exposing system was designed for experimental research, which consist of equipments such as plexiglass chamber, blower, flowmeter, NO/N2 cylinder, pure O2 cylinder, NOx analyzer, and O2/CO2 monitor. The efficacy of the whole system has been verified through our practice as shown by the following results: measured NO inside the chamber were close to designed NO concentration, measured O2 concentrations in the chamber were similar to that of the atmosphere, and the highest nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations were lower than 3 ppm and 0.3% respectively. The experimental facility is simple in construction, easy to be operated and convenient for research on effects and toxicity of long-term inhaled nitric oxide in small animals.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Inhalation*
  • Animals
  • Atmosphere Exposure Chambers / veterinary*
  • Nitric Oxide / administration & dosage*
  • Nitric Oxide / analysis
  • Rats

Substances

  • Nitric Oxide