Effect of Air Ions on Succinoxidase Activity of the Rat Adrenal Gland.

Summary The effect of air ions on the succinoxidase activity of the rat adrenal gland has been studied. The activity status of the animal was found to affect the succinoxidase concentration of the adrenal. Electric shock produced a very significant rise. After 4 hours in positively ionized air the succinoxidase content of the rat adrenal was significantly reduced; a similar period in negatively ionized air produced a slight but insignificant rise. By comparison, a single injection of 5 mg of ACTH produced a moderate rise whereas the same dose given twice daily for 6 days resulted in a significant fall in adrenal succinoxidase.