Total Serum Protein Levels and Paper Electrophoretic Patterns in Pregnant Ewes

SUMMARY The biological half-life of injected homologous 131I-γ-globulin was found to be 4·8 days in euthyroid, 5·8 days in thyroidectomized, and 3·8 days in thyroxine-treated rats. The catabolic rate of homologous γ-globulin, expressed as a percentage of the intravascular protein broken down per day, was decreased from 25·5% in normal rats to 22·5% in thyroidectomized animals, and increased to 39·2% by thyroxine treatment. Total serum protein levels were not affected by thyroxine treatment (0·02 mg/kg) in the rat, but increased after thyroidectomy. This increase was chiefly due to an increased γ-globulin level, and it is postulated that catabolism of γ-globulin in the thyroidectomized rat is decreased to a greater extent than is γ-globulin synthesis.

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EFFECTS OF VARYING DIETARY ENERGY, PROTEIN AND AMINO ACID LEVELS ON GROWTH, NUTRIENT DIGESTIBILITY, AND SERUM PROTEIN LEVELS OF EARLY WEANED PIGS

Canadian Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.4141/cjas67-011 ◽

1967 ◽

Vol 47 (1) ◽

pp. 77-83 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

J. F. Standish ◽

J. P. Bowland

Keyword(s):

Amino Acid ◽

Serum Protein ◽

Feed Intake ◽

Crude Protein ◽

Feed Utilization ◽

Nutrient Digestibility ◽

Total Serum Protein ◽

Total Serum ◽

Or Efficiency ◽

Protein Levels

Fifteen rations formulated by a factorial arrangement of 3 fat and 5 protein treatments were fed to non-castrate crossbred pigs from 3 to 9 weeks of age. Levels of 0, 4, and 8% fat and 12, 16, and 20% crude protein, and 12 and 16% crude protein with supplemental lysine and methionine to equal that present in the 20% protein diet were fed. Each increment of protein resulted in increased rate of gain. The amino acid supplemented 16% protein ration supported as rapid gain and as efficient utilization of feed as did the 20% ration. Feed intake and efficiency of feed utilization were improved as protein was raised from 12 to 16% and when lysine and methionine were added to the rations. Fat levels were not found to affect rate of gain, feed intake or efficiency of feed utilization. Apparent digestibility of nitrogen was higher in the 20% protein ration than the 12 or 16% protein rations and was also found to increase when amino acids were added to the low protein rations. More of the apparent digestible nitrogen was retained from the amino acid-supplemented rations. Increasing fat levels were found to reduce: the total serum protein levels in gilts but not in boars.

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Selected haematological changes in Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) infected with a Trypansosoma sp. from the Vaal Dam, South Africa

Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research ◽

10.4102/ojvr.v80i1.572 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 80 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Maryke L. Ferreira ◽

Annemarie Avenant-Oldewage

Keyword(s):

Serum Protein ◽

Total Protein ◽

Clarias Gariepinus ◽

Total Serum Protein ◽

Total Serum ◽

Total Plasma ◽

Breeding Stock ◽

Protein Levels ◽

Total Plasma Protein ◽

Haematological Changes

The use of haematological techniques to assess fish health is generally accepted. The aim of the current study was to determine selected haematological changes that occur in Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822). infected with trypanosomes. Blood films were prepared according to standard techniques to confirm trypanosome infections and whole blood was collected, the serum and plasma separated, and prepared for albumin and total protein concentration analysis. Plasma albumin levels were significantly higher in infected wild caught fish than in uninfected wild caught fish and uninfected breeding stock. Serum albumin levels were significantly lower in infected wild caught fish when compared to uninfected breeding stock. The total plasma and serum protein levels were within the normal range for C. gariepinus, that is, 3 g – 6 g/100 mL. The total plasma protein levels varied significantly between the three groups. However, the total serum protein levels were only significantly different between uninfected breeding stock and uninfected wild caught fish, as well as uninfected breeding stock and infected wild caught fish. The total protein levels were significantly higher in infected wild caught fish than in the other groups, a possible indication of an infection or inflammatory host response.

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A Biochemical Study for Evaluation and Analysis of Serum Protein of Patients with Different Kidney Tumors

Baghdad Science Journal ◽

10.21123/bsj.9.2.311-321 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 311-321 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Baghdad Science Journal

Keyword(s):

Serum Protein ◽

Serum Proteins ◽

Kidney Diseases ◽

Biochemical Study ◽

Total Serum Protein ◽

Total Serum ◽

Benign Tumors ◽

Healthy Individuals ◽

Kidney Tumors ◽

Protein Levels

The amount of protein in the serum depends on the balance between the rate of its synthesis, and that of its catabolism or loss. Abnormal metabolism may result from nutritional deficiency, enzyme deficiency, abnormal secretion of hormones, or the actions of drugs and toxins. Renal cancer is the third most common malignancy of the genitourinary system, and accounts for 3% of adult malignancies globally. Total serum proteins were measured in malignant kidney tumor, benign kidney tumors, and non tumoral kidney diseases patient groups, as well as in healthy individuals. A significant decrease (p< 0.001) of total serum protein levels in patients with malignant kidney tumors when compared with those of benign tumors, non tumoral diseases, and healthy individuals. The lowest serum protein levels were found in patients with stage IV, regardless their genders. Analysis of total serum proteins using PAGE revealed clear differences in the number and shape of the bands in patients with different kidney diseases compared with healthy controls.

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Effects of Water Salinity and Dietary Protein Levels on Total Serum Protein and Hematocrit of Rainbow Trout (Salmo gairdneri) Fingerlings

Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada ◽

10.1139/f74-128 ◽

1974 ◽

Vol 31 (6) ◽

pp. 1133-1134 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Ibrahim H. Zeitoun ◽

Duane E. Ullrey ◽

Peter I. Tack

Keyword(s):

Rainbow Trout ◽

Serum Protein ◽

Dietary Protein ◽

Water Salinity ◽

Salmo Gairdneri ◽

Total Serum Protein ◽

Total Serum ◽

Protein Levels ◽

Salinity Water ◽

Different Levels

Seven separate diets ranging from 30 to 60% protein in 5% increments were fed for 10 wk to duplicate groups of rainbow trout, Salmo gairdneri, fingerlings maintained at 10 and 20‰ salinity. Water salinity and dietary protein concentration did not significantly influence total serum protein. Hematocrit increased substantially with salinity (35.3% for fish at 10 ppt and 39.1% for those at 20 ppt), whereas different levels of dietary protein were of minor consequence.

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AN ELECTROPHORETIC STUDY ON SERUM PROTEINS IN ARABIAN RACE HORSES NATURALLY INFECTED WITH Babesia equi

The Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Medicine ◽

10.30539/ijvm.v21i1.1239 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

A.SH. SULTAN

Keyword(s):

Serum Protein ◽

Serum Proteins ◽

Total Serum Protein ◽

Total Serum ◽

Electrophoretic Study ◽

Babesia Equi ◽

Electrophoretic Patterns ◽

Race Horses

Electrophoretic patterns of serum protein in 12 Arabian race horses acutely infected with Babesia equi revealed a significant decrease in albumin (P<0.01) and beta globulins (P<0.05) where, alpha globulins fractions significantly (P<0.01) increased. No significant (P>0.05) changes were recorded in gamma globulins fractions and total serum protein.

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HEPATOTOXIC EVALUATION OF WATER AND SALT FROM OKPOSI AND UBURU SALT LAKES, NIGERIA

Estudos de Biologia ◽

10.7213/reb.v29i66.22752 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 29 (66) ◽

Author(s):

Emmanuel Iroha Akubugwo ◽

Kingsley Nwanu Agbafor

Keyword(s):

Serum Protein ◽

Salt Solution ◽

Lake Water ◽

Salt Lake ◽

Salt Lakes ◽

Total Serum Protein ◽

Total Serum ◽

Albino Rats ◽

Adverse Health Effects ◽

Protein Levels

Evaluation of possible health implications of chronic consumption of salt and water from Okposi and Uburu salt lakes was carried out using adult male albino rats. The rats were placed in groups and orally administered I ml/kg of the raw lake water, semi-processed water or solution of 10% (W/V) of processed salt from the lakes for seven consecutive days. Physical activity, body mass changes, total serum protein, and transaminase activities were monitored and compared with those of control animals given equivalent volume of distilled water. Results showed that the raw (un-processed) lake water samples from both Okposi and Uburu salt lakes caused the greatest observed reduction in physical activities but elicited the highest serum transaminase activities, while the processed salt solution elicited the lower effects, when compared to control. The raw lake waters also caused the greatest reduction in the total serum protein levels (p<0.05) relative to the control. However, while the transaminase activities followed the order: raw lake water > semi-processed > processed salt solution, the order in the obtained reduction of weight and total serum protein is; raw lake water > processed salt solution > semi-processed lake water. These results suggest that the raw lake water is toxic and caused the greatest liver damage. Yet, the processing seems to improve the safety of the salt lake water. Processing methods aimed at reducing the possible adverse health effects should be employed.

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Haematologic and biochemical changes in bitchs with clinical and subclinical mastitis

Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca Veterinary Medicine ◽

10.15835/buasvmcn-vm:11995 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 73 (2) ◽

pp. 248 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Iosif Vasiu ◽

Orsolya Sarpataki ◽

Ioana Bedecean ◽

Raul Alexandru Pop ◽

Florinel Gheorghe Brudașcă

Keyword(s):

Serum Protein ◽

Blood Count ◽

Complete Blood Count ◽

Subclinical Mastitis ◽

Total Serum Protein ◽

Total Serum ◽

Total Proteins ◽

Great Flexibility ◽

Protein Levels ◽

Blood Tests

Abstract Mastitis in bitch is in general superficially researched and evaluated. Data regarding blood tests during bitch glandular tissue inflammation is scarcely documented, therefore this paper aims to assess blood response in such cases. A total of 74 blood samples were obtained from lactating dams.These included females with Lactatio sine graviditate, with or without overt signs of mammary gland illness and with or without other signs of disease. Routine complete blood count and serum total proteins were evaluated. Complete blood count and total serum protein levels showed great flexibility, thus making it very difficult to establish and describe a clear and common haematological and biochemical pathway during mastitis inflammatory response. Clincians shoulds not relay only on blood tests whenever dealing with such pathology. Complete blood count and total serum protein levels should only be used as complementary tests, alongside other assays such as milk microbiology or cytology.

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