Abstract

AbstractSmall unilamellar vesicles of egg phosphatidylcholine were prepared and injected intravenously at dose levels of 250 or 625 mg/kg into 4 adult Beagle dogs 3 times for each dose, once every other day. Plasma unesterified cholesterol increased and RBC unesterified cholesterol decreased in a dose-related manner. At the larger, but not the smaller dose, there was a reversible rise in some liver enzymes in the serum: alanine aminotransferase > > aspartate aminotransferase = sorbitol dehydrogenase > alkaline phosphatase at their peak levels. Normal bromosulfophthalein clearance, metabolite levels, and plasma protein profiles were observed following both doses of liposomes, indicating normal liver function. The rise in liver enzymes in serum may be due to changes in hepatocyte membrane permeability caused by a loss of cholesterol, resulting in enzyme leakage from the cells.

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