@article{11750,
  keywords = {Animals, Armadillos, Biopsy, Epidermis, Histocytochemistry, leprosy, Macrophages, Microscopy, Electron, Remission, Spontaneous, Time Factors, Xenarthra},
  author = {Iushchenko A A and Vishnevetskiĭ F E},
  title = {[Histochemical study of reverse reactions in experimental leprosy in armadillos].},
  abstract = {<p>Morphological and histochemical characteristics of reverse reactions in M. leprae-infected armadillos are reviewed. The reverse reactions develop in generalized lepromatous disease and are characterized by a dramatic decrease in mycobacterial macrophage load and the appearance of lymphocytes, epithelioid and giant multinuclear cells with peripheral nucleus distribution. Histochemical investigation has shown a decrease in the activity of redox enzymes and alpha-naphthyl acetate esterase and an increase in beta-glucuronidase activity. The reverse reactions in the liver are accompanied by hepatic granuloma and hepatocyte destruction.</p>},
  year = {1987},
  journal = {Biulleten' eksperimental'noi biologii i meditsiny},
  volume = {103},
  pages = {376-80},
  month = {1987 Mar},
  issn = {0365-9615},
  language = {rus},
}