• 제목/요약/키워드: Blood Biochemical

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Growth, carcass traits, immunity and oxidative status of broilers exposed to continuous or intermittent lighting programs

  • Ghanima, Mahmoud M. Abo;El-Hack, Mohamed E. Abd;Abougabal, Mohammed Sh.;Taha, Ayman E.;Tufarelli, Vincenzo;Laudadio, Vito;Naiel, Mohammed A.E.
    • Animal Bioscience
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    • 제34권7호
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    • pp.1243-1252
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    • 2021
  • Objective: An experiment was conducted to investigate the continuous and intermittent lighting program effects on terms of the productive performance, carcass traits, blood biochemical parameters, innate immune and oxidative status in broiler chicks. Methods: A total of 600 Cobb-500 one day old chicks were randomly allocated into six equal groups (100 chicks per treated group with five replicates of 20 chicks each) based on lighting program; 22 continuous lighting (22 C), 11 h lighting+1 darkness twice daily (11 L/1 D), 20 h continuous lighting (20 C), 5 h lighting+1 darkness four times daily (5 L/1 D), 18 h continuous lighting (18 C) and the final group subjected for 3 h lighting+1 h darkness six times daily (3 L/1 D). The experimental period lasted 42 days. Results: Compared with those under the intermittent light program, broiler chicks exposed to continuous lighting for 22 h had significant improvement in live body weight and carcass (dressing and breast percentage) measured traits. Though reducing lighting hours significantly reduced feed intake and feed conversion ratio values. Different lighting programs revealed no significant effect on all blood biochemical parameters. Oxidative stress and innate immunity parameters significantly enhance by reducing lighting hours (3L/1D). Conclusion: The findings suggest that reducing lighting hours up to 3L/1D would be more useful in enhancing feed efficiency, innate immunity, and oxidative status compared with continuous lighting programs on broilers.

삽살개의 연령에 따른 혈구 및 혈청 생화학 수치 변화 양상 연구 (Changes in the complete blood count and serum biochemical parameters of Sapsaree dogs according to different age groups)

  • 이승원;김은주;오상익;하지홍;이부근;류재규;도윤정
    • 한국동물위생학회지
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    • 제42권4호
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    • pp.227-236
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    • 2019
  • The complete blood count and serum biochemical parameters are essential tools for diagnosis and monitoring of physiological and disease conditions in dogs. These parameters may be affected by the breed and age of dogs. This study aimed to compare the changes of complete blood count and serum biochemical parameters according to the increasing age in 156 Sapsarees. In this study, the Sapsarees were clustered into ten age groups: four to six months, seven to nine months, ten to twelve months, one year, two years, three to four years, five to six years, seven to eight years, nine to ten years, and, eleven to twelve years old. In the result of the complete blood count, the total red blood cell count (P<0.001), hematocrit (P<0.001), and hemoglobin (P<0.001) values were significantly increased from 4~6 months to 2 years old Sapsarees. While the mean corpuscular volume (P<0.001) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin (P<0.001) values were significantly increased from 4~6 months to 3~4 years old. The mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration was significantly (P=0.037) increased from 4~6 to 10~12-month-old Sapsarees. Total white cell count was significantly (P<0.001) decreased from 1 year to 9~10 years old. The result of differential white blood cell count showed that neutrophil count was significantly (P<0.001) increased from the age 4~6 months to 11~12 years old Sapsarees, whereas, lymphocyte (P<0.001), monocyte (P<0.001), and eosinophil (P=0.042) counts were significantly decreased from 7~9 months to 7~8 years, 4~6 months to 9~10 years, 3~4 to 5~6 years old, respectively. In the serum biochemistry result, the creatinine concentration was significantly (P<0.001) increased from 4~6 to 10~12 months, but significantly (P=0.006) decreased from 7~8 to 10~12 years old. Phosphate concentration was significantly (P<0.001) decreased from 3~4 to 9~10 years old, but significantly (P=0.021) increased from 9~10 to 11~12 years old. Calcium concentration significantly (P<0.001) decreased from 10~12 months to 11~12 years old. Total protein concentration significantly (P<0.001) increased from 4~6 months to 2 years old. While concentrations of albumin (P=0.004) and globulin (P<0.001) was significantly increased from 4~6 months to 3~4 years old, and from 4~6 months to 11~12 years old, respectively. The alkaline phosphate concentration was significantly (P<0.001) decreased from 4~6 months to 2 years old. We found that there are differences in the hematological parameters in relation with the increasing age in Sapsaree breed.

몽고말의 적혈구항원형 및 혈액단백질형 분석 (Analysis of Redcell and Blood Protein Typing in Mongolian Horse)

  • 조길재;조병욱
    • Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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    • 제46권6호
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    • pp.887-896
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    • 2004
  • 제주말의 혈통보존을 위한 기초자료를 마련할 목적으로 국내에서 사육중인 몽고말 19두를 대상으로 적혈구항원형 및 혈액단백질형의 표현형 분포와 유전자 빈도를 조사한 결과는 다음과 같다. 적혈구항원형의 표현형은 $A^af$(42.1%), $C^a$(89.5%), $K^-$((84.2%), $U^a$(63.2%), $P^a$(42.1%) $P^-$(42.1%), $Q^c$(31.6%), $Q^-$(31.6%)에서 높은 빈도를 나타냈으며 적혈구항원형 D 시스템의 유전자형은 $D^cgm/dghm$ (15.8%), $D^dghm/dghm$(15.8%), $D^ad/dghm$(10.5%), $D^ade/dghm$ (10.5%)가 높은 빈도 순으로 관찰되었다. 혈액단백질형 7개의 좌위에서는 $AL^{AB}$(52.6%), $AIB^K$( (89.5%), $ES^I$(63.2%), $GC^F$(78.9%), $HB^{BI}$(68.4%),$PGD^F$(84.2%), $TF^{F1R}I$(21.1%), $TF^{F2R}I$(21.1%)로 높은 빈도를 보였으며, $HB^{A2B2}I$(5.3%), $PGD^{DS}I$(5.3%)가 특이하게 관찰되었다. 적혈구항원형의 유전자 빈도를 조사한 결과 $A^a$(0.4211), $C^a$(0.8947), $K^-$(0.8421), $U^a$(0.6316), $P^a$ (0.4474), $Q^c$(0.4474), $D^{dghm}$(0.4211)로 가장 높은 빈도를 보였으며, 혈액단백질형 7개 좌위에 대해서 유전자 빈도를 조사한 결과 $AL^B$(0.6579), $AIB^K$(0.9211), $ES^I$(0.7895), $GC^F$(0.8947), $HB^BI$ (0.7895), $PGD^F$(0.8421), $TF^R$(0.3421)가 높은 빈도로 관찰되었다.

Effects of Dietary L-carnitine Supplementation on Growth Performance, Organ Weight, Biochemical Parameters and Ascites Susceptibility in Broilers Reared Under Low-temperature Environment

  • Wang, Y.W.;Ning, D.;Peng, Y.Z.;Guo, Y.M.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제26권2호
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    • pp.233-240
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    • 2013
  • The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of L-carnitine on growth performance, organ weight, biochemical parameters of blood, heart and liver, and ascites susceptibility of broilers at different ages reared under a low-temperature environment. A total of 420 1-d-old male Ross 308 broilers were randomly assigned to two dietary treatments with fifteen replicates of fourteen broilers each. Treatment diets consisted of L-carnitine supplementation at levels of 0 and 100 mg/kg. At 11-d of age, low temperature stress was used to increase ascites susceptibility. Blood, heart and liver samples were collected at different ages for analysis of boichemical parameters. The results showed that, there was no significant difference in growth performance with L-carnitine supplementation, but the mortality due to ascites was significantly decreased. Dietary L-carnitine supplementation significantly reduced heart index (HI) and ascites heart index (AHI) on d 21, lung index (LUI) on d 35 and liver index (LI) on d 42. The broilers fed diets containing L-carnitine had significantly lower red blood cell counts (RBC), hemoglobin (HGB) concentration and hematocrit (HCT) on d 42. Dietary L-carnitine supplementation significantly reduced malondialdehyde (MDA) content of heart tissue on d 21 and 35, and significantly increased total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD) and Glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity of the heart on d 21 and 42. L-carnitine supplementation significantly reduced serum triglyceride (TG) content on d 28 and 35 and serum glucose (GLU) on d 35 and 42, and significantly increased serum total protein (TP) and globulin (GLO) content on d 42. L-carnitine supplementation significantly enhanced liver succinodehydrogenase (SDH), malic dehydrogenase (MDH) and $Na^+$-$K^+$-ATPase activity on d 28, and tended to reduce the lactic acid (LD) level of liver on d 35 (p = 0.06). L-carnitine supplementation significantly reduced serum uric acid (UA) content on d 28, 35 and 42. Based on the current results, it can be concluded that dietary L-carnitine supplementation reduced organ index, red blood cell counts and hematocrit, enhanced antioxidative capacity of the heart, enhanced liver enzymes activity involved in tricarboxylic acid cycle, and reduced serum glucose and triglyceride. Therefore, it is suggested that L-carnitine can potentially reduce susceptibility and mortality due to ascites.

"Dietary supplementation of L-tryptophan" increases muscle development, adipose tissue catabolism and fatty acid transportation in the muscles of Hanwoo steers

  • Priatno, Wahyu;Jo, Yong-Ho;Nejad, Jalil Ghassemi;Lee, Jae-Sung;Moon, Jun-Ok;Lee, Hong-Gu
    • Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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    • 제62권5호
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    • pp.595-604
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    • 2020
  • This study investigated the effects of dietary rumen-protected L-tryptophan (TRP) supplementation (43.4 mg of L-tryptophan kg-1 body weigt [BW]) for 65 days in Hanwoo steers on muscle development related to gene expressions and adipose tissue catabolism and fatty acid transportation in longissimus dorsi muscles. Eight Hanwoo steers (initial BW = 424.6 kg [SD 42.3]; 477 days old [SD 4.8]) were randomly allocated to two groups (n = 4) of control and treatment and were supplied with total mixed ration (TMR). The treatment group was fed with 15 g of rumen-protected TRP (0.1% of TMR as-fed basis equal to 43.4 mg of TRP kg-1 BW) once a day at 0800 h as top-dressed to TMR. Blood samples were collected 3 times, at 0, 5, and 10 weeks of the experiment, for assessment of hematological and biochemical parameters. For gene study, the longissimus dorsi muscle samples (12 to 13 ribs, approximately 2 g) were collected from each individual by biopsy at end of the study (10 weeks). Growth performance parameters including final BW, average daily gain, and gain to feed ratio, were not different (p > 0.05) between the two groups. Hematological parameters including granulocyte, lymphocyte, monocyte, platelet, red blood cell, hematocrit, and white blood cell showed no difference (p > 0.05) between the two groups except for hemoglobin (p = 0.025), which was higher in the treatment than in the control group. Serum biochemical parameters including total protein, albumin, globulin, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine phosphokinase, glucose, nonesterified fatty acids, and triglyceride also showed no differences between the two groups (p > 0.05). Gene expression related to muscle development (Myogenic factor 6 [MYF6], myogenine [MyoG]), adipose tissue catabolism (lipoprotein lipase [LPL]), and fatty acid transformation indicator (fatty acid binding protein 4 [FABP4]) were increased in the treatment group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Collectively, supplementation of TRP (65 days in this study) promotes muscle development and increases the ability of the animals to catabolize and transport fat in muscles due to an increase in expressions of MYF6, MyoG, FABP4, and LPL gene.

원적외선 조사가 육계의 생산성, 유해가스 발생량 및 혈액의 생화학적 조성에 미치는 영향 (Effects of Using Far Infrared Ray (FIR) on Growth Performance, Noxious Gas Emission and Blood Biochemical Profiles in Broiler)

  • 손장호
    • 한국가금학회지
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    • 제42권2호
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    • pp.125-132
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    • 2015
  • 원적외선은 자연계의 태양에너지의 한 부분으로 가시광선의 적색영역보다 파장이 월등히 길어서 열작용이 크며, 생체 내 침투력이 강한 파장으로 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 육계를 사육하는 과정에서 일정량의 원적외선을 조사하는 방법으로 육계의 건강 증진은 물론, 사육환경의 개선 효과의 가능성을 검정하고자 하였다. 세미브로(Ross ♂ ${\times}$ Hyline ♀) 암수 무감별추 200수를 공시하여 흰색조명, White구(5,000~5,700 K), 흰색조명+원적외선 조사(White+FIR구), 녹색조명, Green구(525~570 nm) 녹색조명+원적외선(Green+FIR구)의 4처리, 처리당 2반복으로 실험을 실시하였다. 전 사육기간 중 증체량과 사료효율은 녹색조명 환경이 백색조명 환경보다 높게 나타나는 경향이 인정되었다. 이러한 증가는 두 조명 모두 원적외선 조사에 의해서 더 증가되는 경향이 인정되었다. 사육장 바닥 깔짚 내 ammonia 및 저급탄화수소의 발생량은 조명의 색깔에 따른 차이는 인정되지 않았지만, 두 조명 모두 원적외선 조사에 의해서 ammonia 및 저급탄화수소의 발생량이 감소하는 경향이 인정되었다. 혈장 내 AST의 농도는 녹색조명 처리구가 백색조명 처리구보다 낮게 나타났으며, 이러한 경향은 두 조명 모두 원적외선의 조사에 의해서 더 감소되어서 백색조명 처리구보다 녹색조명에 원적외선을 조사한 처리구에서 유의하게 낮게 나타났다(P<0.05). 혈액 중 albumin 및 각종 면역 글로블린(LgA, lgG 및 lgM)의 농도는 조명의 차이에 따른 변화는 인정되지 않았지만, 흰색조명, 녹색조명 모두 원적외선 조사에 따라서 증가하는 경향이 나타났다. 결론적으로 육계 사육과정에 원적외선의 조사는 사육환경 개선 및 생리활성물질의 증가에 영향을 미쳐서 생산성을 증가시킬 가능성이 있다고 생각되어진다.

국내 40세 이상 위암 환자의 성별에 따른 혈액생화학적 특성, 영양섭취비교: 제7기(2016-2018) 국민건강영양조사 자료를 이용한 횡단연구 (Comparison of blood biochemical characteristics and dietary intake by sex in gastric cancer patients over 40 years in Korea based on 7th (2016-2018) Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: a cross-sectional study)

  • 이현주;오성원;김숙배
    • 대한지역사회영양학회지
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    • 제28권1호
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    • pp.48-60
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    • 2023
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the sex-associated differences in the dietary intake of gastric cancer patients in Korea. Methods: Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) the 7th (2016-2018) were analyzed in the present study. The subjects included 122 gastric cancer patients aged over 40 years (75 male, 47 female). General characteristics (age, marital status, household income, education, food security, comorbidities, alcohol drinking, and smoking), anthropometric characteristics (height, weight, body mass index, and blood pressure), blood biochemical characteristics [fasting plasma glucose (FPG), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, triglyceride, total cholesterol, and HDL-cholesterol)], and quantity and quality of dietary intake were compared between male and female participants. Results: Males had higher rates of having a spouse, prevalence of hypertension, alcohol drinking, and smoking than females. The proportion of males with a normal range of FPG, BUN, and HDL-cholesterol was lower than that in females. The total cholesterol levels above the normal range were higher in females than in males. We also found that females had a higher percentage of intakes below the estimated energy requirement (EER) and intakes below the estimated average requirement (EAR) for carbohydrates, niacin, phosphorus, and iron than males. The index of nutritional quality (INQ) for phosphorus and folate, nutrient adequacy ratio (NAR) for vitamin C, thiamine, niacin, folate, calcium, and phosphorus, and the mean adequacy ratio (MAR) were lower in females than males. Conclusions: In Korean gastric cancer patients, management of comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertriglyceridemia, lowering FPG, and raising HDL-cholesterol level management is required for males, whereas management of lowering total cholesterol and raising hematocrit is required for females. The quantitative and qualitative nutritional intakes were poor in gastric cancer patients, especially in females, who had a lower nutritional intake than males. We suggest that nutritional interventions are needed to improve the overall nutritional intake in both male and female gastric cancer patients. In particular, we propose that support is urgently needed for females whose nutritional intake is lower than that of males. In addition, family, social, and national support for nutritional management of female gastric cancer patients is highly necessary.

성남지역 노인의 영양 및 건강상태 조사 I. 신체 계측 및 생화학적 영양상태 (Nutritional and Health Status of the Elderly Living in Songnam - I. Anthropometric Measurements and Biochemical Nutritional Status -)

  • 권종숙;이홍재
    • 한국식품영양학회지
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    • 제16권4호
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    • pp.310-320
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    • 2003
  • 본 조사는 성남지역 노인들을 대상으로 한 건강실태조사를 통해서 노인의 건강실태 및 문제점을 알아내고, 그 결과를 노인을 위한 건강증진 프로그램을 계획할 때 이용될 수 있도록 하기 위해서 성남시 관할 노인정의 노인을 대상으로 신체계측 조사, 체지방량조사, 성인병과 관련된 혈압 및 혈액검사를 실시하였다. 본 조사 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 본 조사 대상자들의 평균 신장 및 체중은 이전의 연구 결과들에서 보고된 우리나라 남녀 노인들의 평균 신장 및 체중 측정치 범위였다. 2. 남자대상자들의 평균 체지방률이 27.7%, 여자 대상자들의 체지방률이 36.4%로서, 남녀 모두에서 비만 기준치보다 높게 나타났으며, 여자 대상자들의 비만도가 남자 대상자들에 비해 높았다. 3. 대상자들의 수축기 혈압 및 이완기 혈압의 평균은 각각 153.5mmHg와 86.7mmHg로써 평균 수축기 혈압은 고혈압 판정 기준치인 140mmHg보다 높았으며, 평균 이완기 혈압은 기준치인 90mm Hg보다 다소 낮았는데, 남녀간에 유의적인 차이는 보이지 않았다. 4. 대상자들의 식후 혈당치는 평균 119.9mg/㎗로서 남녀간의 차이는 보이지 않았고, 당뇨병진단시 기준인 식후 혈당치 140mg/㎗보다는 낮았다. 5. 대상자들의 혈청 GPT치의 평균은 남자가 19.4 unit, 여자가 18.2 unit로서 정상치인 32unit 이하에 해당되었고 남녀간 유의적인 차이를 나타내지 않았다. 6. 대상자들의 혈청 총 콜레스테롤 치의 평균은 남자가 186.0 mg/㎗, 여자가 206.6mg/㎗로서 두 집단의 평균치는 정상치에 해당되었고, 남녀 간에 유의적인 차이를 보여 여자가 남자보다 높은 혈청콜레스테롤 수치를 나타내었다. 7. 대상자들의 혈청 알부민 치의 평균은 남자와 여자에서 똑같이 4.8 g/㎗로서 정상치에 해당되었으며, 남녀간의 차이를 보이지 않았다. 8. 조사 대상자들의 체방률의 분포를 보면 남녀 모두에서 비만 기준치보다 높은 범위에서 빈도가 높게 나타났고, 수축기 혈압과 이완기 혈압의 분포는 고혈압 범위인 노인들이 각각 전체의 69% 와 39%로 나타났다. 혈당은 정상치에 해당되는 노인이 전체의 79%로 나타났고, 혈청 총콜레스테롤치는 정상치 이상의 노인들이 전체의 42% 를 차지하였는데, 여자들이 남자들에 비해 기준치보다 높은 혈청 콜레스테롤치를 나타낸 경우가 많았다. GPT는 전체의 92%에서 정상치보다 낮은 수치를 보였고, 혈청 알부민은 전체 대상자의 68%가 정상치에 해당하였다. 9. 연령은 신장, 체중, 이완기 혈압, 혈당, GTP 및 알부민과 음의 상관관계를 나타냈고, 체중 은 신장, 체지방량, 수축기 및 이완기 혈압, 혈당, GTP및 알부민과 양의 상관관계를 나타내었다. 신장은 체지방량 및 혈청 콜레스테롤과는 음의 상관관계를, 이완기 혈압과는 양의 상관관계를 나타냈다. 수축기 혈압은 이완기 혈압과 혈당수치와 양의 상관관계를 나타내었고, 혈당은 GTP와 양의 상관관계를, 혈청 콜레스테롤은 알부민과 양의 상관관계를 나타내었다. 본 연구 결과에서 노인 대상자들의 체지방량 및 수축기혈압의 평균은 기준치보다 높았고 혈당, GPT,혈청 총 콜레스테롤, 혈청 알부민 농도의 평균은 정상치에 해당되었다. 그러나 체지방량, 혈청 총 콜레스테롤 및 GTP 농도에서는 조사대상자의 개인별 차이는 물론이고, 성별 및 연령대별로 차이가 나타났고, 각 측정치간에 상호관계가 존재하였음이 나타났음을 고려해볼 때, 지역사회 노인의 성별, 연령별 특성에 맞는 노인 건강관리 프로그램의 개발 및 실시가 요구되었다. 이를 위해 각 지역의 관청이나 보건소 등이 중심이 되어 지역 특성에 맞는 영양교육과 건강 및 급식관리를 포함한 노인복지프로그램을 개발하여 실시함으로써 우리나라 노인의 건강 및 영양상태를 향상시킬 수 있으리라 사료된다.

육계에서 가시오갈피 급여에 따른 생산성, 혈액 생화학적 성상 및 면역 사이토카인 발현에 미치는 영향 (Effect of Supplementation of Acanthopanax senticosus on Growth Performance, Blood Biochemical Profiles and Expression of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines in Broiler Chicks)

  • 장인석;문양수;손시환
    • 한국가금학회지
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    • 제42권3호
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    • pp.197-204
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    • 2015
  • 본 연구는 천연항산화 생리활성 소재로서 가시오갈피를 육계에게 0(CON), 0.5(AS1) 및 1.0%(AS2) 수준으로 급여하여 생산성, 면역장기 무게, 혈액 생화학적 성상 및 친염증 사이토카인 mRNA 발현에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 전 사육기간에서 가시오갈피 급여에 따른 체중, 증체 및 사료섭취량은 유의적 차이를 보이지 않았으나, AS2구에서 사료요구율이 유의적으로(p<0.05) 저하되었다. 면역장기 무게를 관찰한 결과, 간, 비장, F-낭 및 흉선 무게는 가시오갈피 급여에 따른 영향이 없었다. 혈액 생화학적 성분에서 albumin, total protein, cholesterol, AST, ALT 등과 같은 대부분의 성분은 대조구와 처리구간 차이는 없었다. 그러나 triglycerides는 대조구에 비해 AS2구에서 현저히(p<0.05) 높았고, glucose 수준은 대조구에 비해 가시오갈피 급여구에서 현저히(p<0.05) 증가되었다. 친염증 사이토카인 mRNA 발현을 조사한 결과, 가시오갈피 급여에 따라 백혈구의 IFN-${\gamma}$ mRNA 발현이 현저히(p<0.05) 감소되었으며, IL1-${\beta}$, IL-6, TNF-${\alpha}$, iNOS 등은 유의적 차이는 없었지만, 감소되는 경향이 있었다. 비장에서 친염증 사이토카인 발현은 유의적 차이가 없었다. 간 조직에서는 0.5% 가시오갈피 급여에 따라 iNOS mRNA 발현이 유의적으로(p<0.05) 감소하였지만, 다른 친염증 사이토카인 발현은 유의적 차이는 없었다. 따라서 육계 생산성 및 친염증 사이토카인 발현에 미치는 영향 등을 고려할 경우, 0.5% 수준의 가시오갈피 급여가 가장 바람직한 것으로 판단된다.

Changes in Serum Protein Profile, Cholesterol and Blood Glucose during Endotoxic Shock in Buffalo Calves Supplemented with Vitamin E and Selenium

  • Sharma, Neeraj;Singha, S.P.S.;Ahuja, C.S.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제18권2호
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    • pp.192-196
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    • 2005
  • A study was conducted to monitor the changes in serum protein profile, cholesterol and blood glucose during endotoxic shock in buffalo calves and also to assess the role of prophylactic supplementation of vitamin E and selenium in alleviating the endotoxic effects. Fifteen male buffalo calves (6-8 months of age) were divided into three groups: Group I (control)-infused with 0.9% saline solution; Group II-infused with E. coli endotoxin at 5${\mu}g/kg$ body weight in normal saline solution; Group III- supplemented prophylactically with 250 mg vitamin E and 7.5 mg selenium by i/m injections at weekly intervals for one month prior to the induction of endotoxic shock. The blood samples were collected at 0, 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 48 and 72 h after the induction of shock. Endotoxin caused a significant (p<0.05) hypoproteinemia from 3-12 h post infusion in group II but this hypoproteinemia was less pronounced and only from 3-9 h post infusion in vitamin E and selenium supplemented calves. Hypoglycemia was observed in group II from 3-24 h and blood glucose level returned to normal at 72 h. However hypoglycemia was mild in group III and blood glucose returned to normal at 48h. Hypocholesterolaemia and hypoalbuminemia were found in both groups II and III but these changes were less pronounced in group III i.e. vitamin E and Se supplemented calves. Serum electrophoretic protein patterns of group III were quite similar to those of control group but animals of group II had different electrophoretic pattern. It was concluded that the antioxidant effects of vitamin E and Se prevent the liver against oxidative stress during endotoxic shock.