Immunofluorescence in situ and the serologic indices of Chlamydia pneumoniae infection in patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

The aim of the study was to evaluate the frequency of Chlamydia pneumoniae infection in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) using selected methods. The histological specimens of aneurysm wall were evaluated, the method of immunofluorescence was used to reveal the antigen in the wall of AAA and the titers of specific antibodies of IgG, IgM and IgA classes in blood plasma were marked. Atherosclerotic changes in the aneurysm wall were found in all patients.

Hepatic lysosomal enzymes activity and liver morphology after short-time omeprazole administration.

The aim of the study was to establish the influence of short-time omeprazole administration on liver function and morphology. Omeprazole was administered intraperitoneally, twice daily, for 3 days to male Wistar rats in two doses: 0.571 mg/kg and 5.