The release of prostanoids during the acute pulmonary response to E. coli endotoxin in anaesthetized cats

1 The administration of E. coli endotoxin (2 mg/kg i.v.) to anaesthetized cats results in a characteristic acute pulmonary response. This consists of increases in pulmonary artery pressure and airways resistance and a reduction in lung compliance. 2 Plasma concentrations of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), PGF2 alpha, thromboxane B2 and 6-keto PGF1 alpha were measured by radioimmunoassay in aortic and pulmonary arterial blood samples before, during and …