In the Formalin-induced pulpitis of rats and the electrically stimulated pulps of dogs, a bradykinin like substance developed by the pulps and released into a saline pool on the exposed pulps disappeared after a local application of Apernyl solution. This suggests that the possible pain-reducing or anti-inflammatory effect of Apernyl is a result of its inhibiting bradykinin production.
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