Using lab rats and mice, Jacques Benveniste found that ionophore A23187 (a mobile ion carrier that allows the passage of Mn2+, Ca2+ and Mg2+ and has antibiotic properties against bacteria and fungi) caused the release of PAF.
Usando ratas e ratos como animais experimentais, Jacques Benveniste encontrou que o ionóforo A23187 (un ión transportador móbil que permite o paso de Mn2+, Ca2+ e Mg2+ e ten propiedades antibióticas contra bacterias e fungos) causaba a liberación do PAF.