Immunochemical studies on burro antibodies to Histoplasma capsulatum

1975 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-139
Author(s):  
George H. Sweet ◽  
Carol G. Tanner ◽  
Donna E. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Column Chromatography ◽  
Histoplasma Capsulatum ◽  
Immunodiffusion Analysis ◽  
Igm Antibody

Burro antiserum to Histoplasma capsulatum was studied from the viewpoint of precipitating antibody distribution among euglobulins, pseudoglobulins, and immunoglobulin classes. By immunodiffusion analysis it was determined that throughout immunization most of the antibody was euglobular, but there was an increase in pseudoglobular antibody as immunization progressed. By immunoelectrophoretic and immunodiffusion analyses of specifically purified antibody, and antibody non-specifically fractionated by column chromatography and ultracentrifugation, it was established that there was no demonstrable IgM antibody, that most of the antibody appeared to be IgG, and that a γ1 immunoglobulin, probably IgA or T-globulin, may have been responsible for some of the activity. No major changes in the distribution of antibody among immunoglobulin classes seemed to occur during immunization.

Heparin Excretion in Intact and Hepatectomized Rats

1981 ◽  
Vol 45 (02) ◽  
pp. 146-149
Author(s):  
Ray Losito ◽  
Harry Gattiker ◽  
Ginette Bilodeau
Keyword(s):  
Column Chromatography ◽  
Normal Values ◽  
Anticoagulant Activity ◽  
Biliary Fistula ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Intact Rats

SummaryMetabolism and kinetics of 3H-heparin were compared in intact and hepatectomized rats. Rats were divided into three groups: 1) intact rats with biliary fistulas and cystostomies 2) intact rats with only cystostomies and 3) hepatectomized rats with cystostomies. Radioactivity in blood, bile and urine besides anticoagulant activity in blood and urine were examined. In addition, column chromatography of urine was used to isolate possible metabolites. Seventy percent and 80% of the radioactive dose was found in the urine of intact rats at 24 hr and 48 hr. Close to 5% of the radioactivity was found in bile or rats with a biliary fistula after 48 hr. The APTT declined to near normal values at 1 hr whether rats had a biliary fistula or not. In contrast, only 25 % of the radioactivity could be excreted into the urine of hepatectomized rats in 24 hr; the APTT did not decline as fast and at 5 hr, it was still 100 seconds. Only one radioactive component could be isolated on chromatography from all urines of these animals and appears to be similar to the original heparin. Thus, the liver has an important role to play in regulating the anticoagulant effects and excretion of heparin.

VANILLINSÄURE ALS ENDPRODUKT DES STOFFWECHSELS VON ADRENALIN UND NORADRENALIN. II.

1963 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilhelm Dirscherl ◽  
Helmut Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Rat Liver ◽  
Paper Chromatography ◽  
Column Chromatography ◽  
Vanillic Acid ◽  
Hippuric Acid ◽  
Single Spot ◽  
Solvent Systems ◽  
Perfusion Experiment ◽  
Kinetics Of

ABSTRACT Perfusion of rat liver with vanillic acid yielded only one metabolite. In paper chromatography with three different solvent systems, the substance showed the same RF-values as vanillyolglycine (3-methoxy-4-hydroxyhippuric acid) and in mixed chromatograms there was only one single spot. After separation by column chromatography, the UV- and IRspectra of the reaction product were identical with those of 3-methoxy4-hydroxy-hippuric acid. During the perfusion experiment, the kinetics of the conjugation were investigated.

DIE ZUSAMMENSETZUNG DER JODHALTIGEN VERBINDUNGEN UND IHRE BEZIEHUNG ZUM JODUMSATZ IN EUTHYREOTEN STRUMEN

1962 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 584-594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dankwart Reinwein ◽  
Erich Klein
Keyword(s):  
Column Chromatography ◽  
Iodine Content ◽  
High Plasma ◽  
Secretion Rate ◽  
Total Iodine ◽  
Iodine Compound ◽  
Hormonal Secretion ◽  
Carrier Free ◽  
Iodine Metabolism ◽  
Diffuse Goiter

ABSTRACT The iodine metabolism was investigated in 29 patients with euthyroid non-endemic diffuse goiter. 1 to 14 days before thyroidectomy the patients received carrier-free 131I. The chemical iodine fractions (PBI, BEI and iodide) of the thyroid and the labelled iodine compound were analyzed by means of paper- and column chromatography. In one gland the total iodine content varied only by ± 19.6% of the average, the relative shares of PBI, BEI and iodide as well as that of the iodoamino acids being equal. Monoiodotyrosine, diiodotyrosine and thyroxine were found in the thyroid homogenate without hydrolysis. The homogenate after hydrolysis contained more iodotyrosines at the expense of iodothyronines than do normal glands. 17 goiters with normal 131I-uptake showed a high total iodine content (14.2 ± 5.0 mg) whilst 9 goiters with an increased 131I-uptake had low values (3.58 ± 0.6 mg). The opposite was found for the relative shares of BEI with the chromatographically isolated iodothyronines thyroxine, triiodothyronine and an unidentified iodine compound. Goiters with »high plasma PB131I« were characterized by a faster transfer of 131I into the more heavily iodinated compounds than is found in glands with a normal hormonal secretion rate. The highest values for the iodothyronines were found in goiters with increased 131I-uptake together with a high hormonal secretion rate. From this study it appears that the changes in the iodine-poor glands are due to a defective exo- or endogenous iodine supply. The observed alterations in iodine-rich glands are probably induced by a faulty iodine utilization characterized by an incomplete iodotyrosyl-coupling defect.

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