The Use of Cytochrome C in Combating Tissue Anoxia

Abstract
Conditions associated with anoxia in vivo were benefited by the injn. of cytochrome C. It had a moderately beneficial effect in angina pectoris and no immediate effect in acute myocardial infarction. It prevented some of the consequences of anoxia on the brain. When injected a few hrs. after hemorrhage, a large dose of C prevented shock in 9 of 14 dogs. Cytochrome C increased in the blood and the organs after injn. by any route. Its fate in the body was not clear. It appeared to be non-toxic even in large doses.