Immunoglobulin-G and creatinine levels in rabbits in altitude adaptation.
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.
Ozesmi
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Department of Physiology, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.
Dogan
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P
Aydogan
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S
Bayindir
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O
Saraymen
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R
Dursun
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N
D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D000531:Altitude; D000818:Animals; D003404:Creatinine / Q000097:blood*; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000378:metabolism*; D011817:Rabbits
D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D003404:Creatinine