[Regeneration of the liver under the influence of E. coli endotoxin]

Studies were conducted into regeneration of rat liver exposed to the action of E. coli endotoxin, following two-third resection. No accelerated regeneration was found to take place in the wake of two-third hepatectomy and following postoperative intraperitoneal administration of E. coli endotoxin. However, regeneration was accelerated with significance in response to preoperative administration of 0.1 mg/kg body weight of E. coli endotoxin (B 5:55 DIFCO).