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Effects of Parathyroid Extract on the Rupture Strength of Intact Skin of the Rat

Department of Oral Diagnosis and Oral Medicine, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40506, USA, The University of Texas Dental School, Health Sciences Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA

James C. Wilson

Department of Oral Diagnosis and Oral Medicine, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40506, USA, The University of Texas Dental School, Health Sciences Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA

Haromon C. Bickley

Department of Oral Diagnosis and Oral Medicine, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40506, USA, The University of Texas Dental School, Health Sciences Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA

Christie Bickley

Department of Oral Diagnosis and Oral Medicine, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40506, USA, The University of Texas Dental School, Health Sciences Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA

Rats were injected with parathyroid extract (PTE) to search for possible effects on connective tissue of the skin. Rupture strength analysis of skin samples showed a significant increase in strength of skin from PTE-treated rats. The explanation for this effect is not understood at present.

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Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 56, No. 1, 46-47 (1977)
DOI: 10.1177/00220345770560010901


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