title: Serum sialic acid and ceruloplasmin levels in experimental fluorosis.
abstract: The present study describes the effect of fluoride (10 mg NaF/kg body weight/day) on the total protein-bound sialic acid and ceruloplasmin levels in rabbit serum after receiving sodium fluoride intragastrically for 3, 5, 8 and 10 months. The total protein-bound sialic acid and ceruloplasmin levels in serum were reduced, whereas the fluoride levels were increased showing a cumulative effect. It is suggested that the decreased circulatory sialic acid and ceruloplasmin levels with increased serum fluoride may be used in an early detection of fluorosis.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002570:Ceruloplasmin / Q000032:analysis*; D005458:Fluoride Poisoning; D011817:Rabbits; D012794:Sialic Acids / Q000097:blood*; D012969:Sodium Fluoride / Q000506:poisoning*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D012794:Sialic Acids; D012969:Sodium Fluoride; D002570:Ceruloplasmin