[The effect of a low molecular weight synthetic humic substance on pre- and postnatal development in rats].

Abstract

The influence of a low molecular synthetic humic substance (HS 1500) on pre- and postnatal development of rats was investigated. After oral application of 1000 mg/kg and 2000 mg/kg b. w. HS 1500 during the period of organogenesis (6th to 15th day p. c.) and from 16th day p. c. up to weaning neither adverse effects in the mothers nor in the fetuses were reported. The occurrence of a single malformation (gastroschisis) after application of 1000 mg/kg b. w. from day 6 to 15 of pregnancy, few ossifications of phalanges and differences in swimming behaviour are not regarded as the effect of the substance. In conclusion, the oral use of HS 1500 in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases in animals during pregnancy is regarded to be riskless.

• Authors: N Lange, A S Faqi, M Kühnert, A Haase, H Höke, B Seubert
• Journal: DTW. Deutsche tierarztliche Wochenschrift (Dtsch Tierarztl Wochenschr) Vol. 103 Issue 1 Pg. 6-9 (Jan 1996) ISSN: 0341-6593 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Untersuchungen zum Einfluss eines niedermolekularen synthetischen Huminstoffes auf die prä- und postnatale Entwicklung bei Ratten.
• PMID: 8647013 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• HS 1500
• Hydroxybenzoates

Topics

• Administration, Oral
• Animals
• Behavior, Animal (drug effects)
• Embryonic and Fetal Development (drug effects)
• Female
• Growth (drug effects)
• Hydroxybenzoates (administration & dosage, chemistry, toxicity)
• Male
• Molecular Weight
• Pregnancy
• Rats
• Rats, Wistar