Serum sulfhydryl group levels in experimental chronic inflammation.
Serum sulfhydryl group concentration and protein fraction were determined in adjuvant arthritic rats, during six weeks. Significantly reduced sulfhydryl levels were found in arthritic rats from day 3 and these values remained decreased throughout the study period. Good correlation exists between serum sulfhydryl alterations and degree of inflammation measured as hind paw swelling, as well as between the former and changes in serum protein fractions.
D000818:Animals; D001168:Arthritis / Q000097:blood*; D001169:Arthritis, Experimental / Q000097:blood*; D001798:Blood Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds / Q000097:blood*; D013997:Time Factors
D001798:Blood Proteins; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds