Effect of liver and ventriculin on blood and endocrines in secondary anaemia

Abstract

1. Liver, as tested in these experiments showed a high potency for haemoglobin and red -cell production. The output of new haemoglobin averaged about 16 -20 per cent per week. Ventriculin was also found to be potent in these experimental anaemias in cats and it might reach as much as or a little more than one half the potency of raw liver.

2. The thyroids, supra -renal cortex and medulla and anterior lobe of the pituitary were stimulated to greater activity. This was more evident with raw liver than ventriculin feeding.

3. Liver, lymphoid and reticulo -endothelial system appeared to be activated with liver and ventriculin feeding more so with the former than with the latter.