Effect of hypometabolism on cell injury.

Rats were given galactosamine 1 g/kg i.p. Pretreatment with propylthiouracil 14 days prior to intoxication and surgical thyroidectomy 10 days prior to intoxication significantly reduced the elevation of SGOT and GLDH activities and protected against hepatocellular necrosis 28 h after intoxication. T3 and T4 levels decreased significantly within the first 2 days in patients with acute myocardial infarction, while rT3 levels were found to be elevated within this period. TRH and TSH decreased during the first 2 days of the observation period and increased in course of time. The protective role of the "hypometabolic" state is discussed.