Published in Cancer Weekly, May 13th, 2008
"We examined Staphylococcus aureus alpha-toxin in isolated heart and in vivo models and tested simvastatin's effects in sepsis. Isolated Langendorff-perfused rat hearts were exposed to a recirculating perfusate containing alpha-toxin (0.5 mu g mL(-1)). Compared with controls, there was a significant increase in coronary perfusion pressure and fall in myocardial performance. Significant increases in p53...
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-05-13)
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