Elastin and collagen content in the aorta of rabbits experimentally immunized with soluble elastin.
Experimental immunization of rabbits with soluble porcine elastin was performed. A statistically significant decrease in the level of insoluble elastin in the aorta of the immunized animals was observed. Estimations of soluble collagen fractions showed the rise of both salt-soluble and acid-soluble collagen in the aorta of rabbits immunized with soluble porcine elastin.
Gmiński
J
J
Silesian Medical Academy, Department of Biochemistry, Katowice, Poland.
Drózdz
M
M
Najda
J
J
D000818:Animals; D001011:Aorta / Q000737:chemistry*; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000378:metabolism; D003094:Collagen / Q000032:analysis*; D004549:Elastin / Q000032:analysis* / Q000276:immunology; D007114:Immunization; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D008297:Male; D011817:Rabbits
D003094:Collagen; D004549:Elastin