Immunoglobulin metabolism in the neonatal foal.
The proteins IgG and IgG(T) are the predominant immunoglobulins in equine colostrum. Their distribution and catabolism were studied in the newborn foal using an isotopic tracer technique. More precise quantitation of the absorption of these immunoglobulins from colostrum is now possible.
D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn / Q000276:immunology*; D003126:Colostrum / Q000276:immunology; D006207:Half-Life; D006736:Horses / Q000276:immunology*; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000032:analysis; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000378:metabolism*
D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D007136:Immunoglobulins