scholarly journals Passive immunity transfer and serum constituents of crossbred calves

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 515-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thaís G. Rocha ◽  
Ricardo P. Nociti ◽  
Alexandre A.M. Sampaio ◽  
José Jurandir Fagliari
Keyword(s):  
Alkaline Phosphatase ◽  
Immunoglobulin G ◽  
Total Protein ◽  
Immunoglobulin A ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Passive Immunity ◽  
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase ◽  
Gamma Glutamyl ◽  
Glutamyl Transferase ◽  
Sodium And Potassium

Passive immunity transfer (PIT) evaluation is an essential tool for the maintenance of healthy calves during the first months of life. Since lactation number and breed have been proven to influence immunoglobulin levels in colostrum, the aim of this study was to evaluate PIT from primiparous and multiparous Canchim cows to their calves. Blood samples were collected from the calves before colostrum intake and 1, 2, 7, 15 and 30 days thereafter, while colostrum samples from the cows were taken immediately after parturition. Activities of gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and concentrations of total protein, albumin, globulins, immunoglobulin A (IgA), immunoglobulin G (IgG), total and ionized calcium, inorganic phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and potassium were evaluated in calves' serum and activities of GGT and ALP and concentrations of total protein, IgA and IgG were assessed in cow's colostrum whey. Immunoglobulins concentrations were evaluated by electrophoresis in polyacrylamide gels. Serum biochemistry evaluations revealed an increase in gamma-glutamyl transferase and alkaline phosphatase activities and in total protein, globulins, immunoglobulin A and immunoglobulin G levels in calves' serum after colostrum intake. Only total protein and light chain immunoglobulin G levels in colostrum whey were affected by the cows' lactation number. Phosphorus and magnesium levels in blood serum increased after colostrum intake, while sodium and potassium levels oscillated in the experimental period. PIT was influenced by the cows' lactation number but was efficient in both groups.

scholarly journals Comparative Study of Serum Gamma Glutamyltransferase, 5’ Nucleotidase and Alkaline Phosphatase in Icteric and an-Icteric Biliary Disease Patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Maninder Pal Singh Gill
Keyword(s):  
Alkaline Phosphatase ◽  
Significant Rise ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase ◽  
Biliary Disease ◽  
Gamma Glutamyl ◽  
Hepatobiliary Diseases ◽  
Glutamyl Transferase ◽  
Diagnostic Indicator

Introduction: Diagnostic enzymology plays a useful role in evaluation of various hepatobiliary diseases and numerous enzymes have been compared in different disorders. Among these, significance of Gamma Glutamyl Transferase and 5’ Nucleotidase over Alkaline Phosphatase has been stressed repeatedly, but mainly in the icteric obstructive biliary disease patients. In this study, these three enzymes were compared not only in the icteric but also the an-icteric biliary disease patients, particularly to look for elevation and significance of these enzymes in the latter group.Methods: The study was conducted on 50 biliary disease patients, who were further divided into an-icteric (32 patients) and icteric (18 patients) subgroups depending on their bilirubin levels. 50 subjects matched for age and sex with the study group were enrolled for the control group. Gamma Glutamyl Transferase, 5’Nucleotidase, Alkaline Phosphatase and bilirubin levels were evaluated in all the patients as well as the control subjects. Results: All three enzymes showed a significant rise in the icteric subgroup (p value < 0.001). However, in the an-icteric subgroup, only Gamma Glutamyl Transferase and 5’Nucleotidase showed a significant rise. The rise was more for Gamma Glutamyl Transferse (1.60 times normal, p < 0.001) as compared to 5’Nucleotidase (1.39 times normal, p < 0.01). Conclusion: Gamma Glutamyl Transferase and 5’Nucleotidase are useful for evaluation of not only obstructive biliary disease patients but also for the patients with biliary disease who are an-icteric, and out of these two, the former is a more valuable diagnostic indicator in such diseases

scholarly journals The effect of synbiotics supplement on alcohol use disorders identification test and biochemical parameters, gamma glutamyl transferase, lipopolysaccharide and immunoglobulin a levels, in high risk alcoholics

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vachrintr Sirisapsombat ◽  
Parama Pratummas ◽  
Phuttharaksa Phucharoen ◽  
Thamthiwat Nararatwanchai ◽  
Chaiyavat Chaiyasut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Immunoglobulin A ◽  
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase ◽  
Gamma Glutamyl ◽  
Identification Test ◽  
Audit Score ◽  
Glutamyl Transferase

Background: Alcohol consumption does not result in dependence or abuse among most people. Nevertheless, a significant group of the population as a whole unavoidably is troubled by chronic alcoholism.Alcohol is involved in a number of diseases, disorders, and injuries, and several social problems. Aims and Objective: To investigate the possible effects of synbiotics supplement affecting to gut-brain axis in high risk alcohol drinkers through alterations between improving of gut related parameters and changes of alcohol use disorders identification test (AUDIT). Materials and Methods: Single group, pre- and post-test study. Participants: 24 male patients, alcohol use disorders identification test at 8 or above. Exclusions included clinical diagnosis of cirrhosis, immunodeficiency, autoimmune disorder, use of drugs other than alcohol, pregnancy and lactation, use of antibiotics and herbs during the course of study. Intervention: Synbiotics containing probiotics 7 species and prebiotic 3 types once a day before bedtime for 8 weeks. Main outcome measures: Primary outcome- the efficacy of synbiotics supplement improving subjective AUDIT score. Secondary outcome- changes on gut related biochemical parameters (lipopolysaccharide and immunoglobulin A levels). Results: Twenty high risk alcoholic subjects (with an average age of 46.14 ± 18.34 years) were supplemented with synbiotics contained 25 billion cells of probiotics per day for 8 weeks. After the end of intervention, there was significantly improved total AUDIT score (p=0.001). The changes in gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT), lipopolysaccharide and immunoglobulin A level was calculated. GGT (from 90.62 ± 56.65 U/l to 67.67 ± 57.00 U/l), lipopolysaccharide (from 23.19 ± 9.57 to 16.67 ± 4.52 mg/ml) and immunoglobulin A (from 377.13 ± 229.88 to 484.16 ± 290.98 ng/ml) levels were significantly changed when compared to the baseline value. Conclusion: The results of the current study suggested that the consumption of synbiotics significantly improved subjective and objective parameters in high risk alcoholic patients, and further studies are mandatory to reveal the effects of synbiotics on gut health link to central neurological system.

scholarly journals Studies on the subcellular localization of human neutrophil alkaline phosphatase

1979 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 401-412
Author(s):  
G.J. Rustin ◽  
P.D. Wilson ◽  
T.J. Peters
Keyword(s):  
Alkaline Phosphatase ◽  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Density Gradient ◽  
Human Neutrophil ◽  
Density Gradient Centrifugation ◽  
Gradient Centrifugation ◽  
Human Neutrophils ◽  
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase ◽  
Gamma Glutamyl ◽  
Glutamyl Transferase

The intracellular localization of alkaline phosphatase has been determined in human neutrophils with analytical subcellular fractionation by density gradient centrifugation and EM cytochemistry. Centrifugation on sucrose gradients containing 1 mM DETA and 5 units/ml of heparin showed that alkaline phosphatase was associated with a membranous component distinct from plasma membrane, mitochondria, specific granules and azurophil granules. There was no resolution from the endoplasmic reticulum. Density gradient centrifugation on a sucrose-imidazole-heparin gradient showed a clear resolution of the alkaline phosphatase-containing membranes from the Golgi and endoplasmic reticulum. Density gradient centrifugation of neutrophils that had been disrupted in the presenceof 0.12 mmol/l. digitonin clearly separated alkaline phosphatase-containing membranes from the endoplasmic reticulum. Part of the gamma-glutamyl transferase has a similar localization to that of alkaline phosphatase. EM cytochemistry of neutrophils, neutrophil homogenates and of the density gradient fractions identified alkaline phosphatase-containing granules as irregular-shaped, often tubular, structures. It is suggested that alkaline phosphatase and part of the gamma-glutamyl transferase activity are localized to a unique organelle in the human neutrophil.

Predicting colostrum and calf blood components based on refractometry

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Do T. Hue ◽  
John L. Williams ◽  
Kiro Petrovski ◽  
Cynthia D. K. Bottema
Keyword(s):  
Serum Protein ◽  
Total Protein ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Calf Serum ◽  
Passive Immunity ◽  
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Serum Igg ◽  
Newborn Calves ◽  
Glutamyl Transferase

Abstract Provision of good quality colostrum is essential for the passive immunity and nutrition of newborn calves. In order to better predict the quality of colostrum and the transfer of passive immunity, the relationships between colostrum components and between calf serum components were examined in this study. Samples of bulk tank milk, colostrum pooled from several cows 0–4 d postpartum, and colostrum collected from individual cows twice daily for 3 d post-partum were compared. With the exception of fat percentage, there were strong correlations between the levels of the components in the pooled colostrum and in the individual cow colostrum collected 0–1 d postpartum. The correlations between total solids as measured by Brix refractometry and total protein, immunoglobulin G (IgG), lactose % and protein % in colostrum within 1 d postpartum and pooled colostrum were 0.92, 0.90, −0.88 and 0.98, respectively. These high correlations enabled these colostrum components to be accurately predicted from Brix % and therefore, the volume of colostrum required to feed neonate calves can be optimised based on Brix refractometry to avoid failure of passive immunity transfer. To assess whether the components obtained from colostrum were correlated in calf blood, newborn calves were separated from their dams before suckling and blood sampled before feeding (day 0), and on days 1 and 7, after receiving colostrum or milk twice a day. The correlations between glucose, total protein, IgG, and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) levels in the calf blood were lower than the correlations observed between the colostrum components. The highest correlation was between serum protein measured by refractometer and serum IgG within one week postpartum. GGT activity was not a good indicator of serum IgG levels. However, serum protein refractometer measurements predicted serum IgG level with high accuracy, providing an on-farm test to determine that calves have received sufficient passive immunity and colostrum components.

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