Immunoglobulin-G and creatinine levels in rabbits in altitude adaptation. |
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Authors: | C Ozesmi P Dogan S Aydogan O Bayindir R Saraymen N Dursun |
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Institution: | Department of Physiology, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey. |
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Abstract: | The changes of immunoglobulin-G and creatinine levels in mid-altitude were investigated in rabbits. The animals living at sea level were exposed to 2240 m altitude for 22 days period. When compared with sea level values; immunoglobulin-G levels were significantly low. Serum creatinine level decreased significantly in the 2nd day, then reached the sea level amount on the 12th day. On the 22nd day a significant increase was observed. It was concluded that the decrease in immunoglobulin-G values may be due to the depression of protein synthesis. The increase in plasma creatinine level would be explained by the decrease in urine. |
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