[Effects of pingyangmycin on mucous membrane of respiratory tract and its prevention].

Objective: To observe the effects of pingyangmycin(PYM) on the histomorphology and ultrastructure of airway mucosa from the healthy Wistar rats and explore the intervenient role of Vitamin E and Composite Salvia Miltiorrhiza (CSM) on these effects.

Methods: Thirty Wistar rats were divided randomly into four groups: Group A as control group (injection of N. S into peritoneal cavity); Group B received intracavitary injection of PYM; Group C received both intracavitary injection of PYM and tube feeding of Vitamin E; Group D received intracavitary injection of PYM and CSM.