The Influence of Deuterium Depleted Water on the Hematocrit and the Leukocyte Formula in Rats Intoxicated With Chromium

Abstract

The aim of this study was to emphasize the influence of the deuterium-depleted water in the chromium (K2Cr2O7) single dose intoxication. The haematocrit and the leukocyte formula were determined, following the chrome intoxication in rats divided into 8 batches comprising 6 individuals each. The blood samples were collected directly from the heart (intracardiac punction) under narcosis. The data were processed statistically by means of the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests, MINITAB 15 and SPSS17 Software. The haematocrit was improved and the non-specific defence realised by the neutrophils was stimulated constantly after the deuterium depleted water administration.

Keywords

• chrome
• deuterium depleted water
• haematocrit, leukocyte formula
• rats