Serum amyloid A levels and alpha 2 and gamma globulins on serum protein electrophoresis in cats exposed to and infected with Leishmania infantum [PDF]
Background Dogs are the main reservoir hosts of Leishmania infantum; nevertheless, recent investigations indicate a likely role for cats in the epidemiology of Leishmania infection.
Giulia Savioli+7 more
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Comparative analysis of blood protein fractions in two mediterranean farmed fish: Dicentrarchus labrax and Sparus aurata [PDF]
Total protein levels in fish are widely used in health and welfare studies, providing a simple and accessible measure. However, the multifaceted role of blood proteins makes it sometimes challenging to link total protein content to specific health issues,
Sébastien Alfonso+10 more
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Gamma gap and albumin-globulin ratio show poor sensitivity for monoclonal gammopathy screening in South Africa [PDF]
Background: Monoclonal gammopathies, including multiple myeloma, present significant challenges in sub-Saharan Africa. Diagnosis is often missed because of limited screening tools.
Njabulo Khumalo+3 more
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Effects of Low Dose Gamma Radiation on Plasma Proteins in Chickens Hatched from Eggs Irradiated before Incubation [PDF]
Introduction: Biological effects after a single prenatal exposure to ionizing radiation, reflecting significant heterogeneities in the responses in different species with respect to radiation type, dose, dose rate and time of exposure.
Jadranka Pejaković Hlede+5 more
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Electrophoretic patterns of serum protein in 12 Arabian race horses acutely infected with Babesia equi revealed a significant decrease in albumin ...
A.SH. SULTAN
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Background Immunotherapeutic drugs, such as domperidone, have been shown to be promising treatments against canine leishmaniosis (CanL), but limited data are available.
Maria Alfonsa Cavalera+6 more
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Low-fat diets and testosterone in men: Systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies [PDF]
Background: Higher endogenous testosterone levels are associated with reduced chronic disease risk and mortality. Since the mid-20th century, there have been significant changes in dietary patterns, and men's testosterone levels have declined in western countries.
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Serum total proteins and related electrophoretic fractions in growing foals [PDF]
The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes of serum total proteins, albumin, α1-, α2-, β1-, β2 and γ-globulins in growing foals during the first month of life.
M. Quartuccio+5 more
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THE USE OF PLASMATIC AND SALIVARY PROTEIN FRACTIONS FOR ASSESSING CARIOACTIVITY IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE OF ALCOHOLIC ETIOLOGY [PDF]
Objectives. To determine the correlations between carioactivity, quantified by the cariogenic index, and total plasma proteins, protein fractions and salivary immunoglobulins. Material and method.
Daniela G. Balan+9 more
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