Major plasma proteins in pig serum during postnatal development
The time-course of changes in the levels of albumin, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), alpha(1)-protease inhibitor (alpha(1)-antitrypsin), alpha(1)-acid glycoprotein, fetuin, haptoglobin, transferrin, IgG and the major acute-phase protein (Pig-MAP) in the blood sera of pigs during the first days and weeks of...
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| Published in: | Reproduction fertility and development Vol. 17; no. 4; p. 439 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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Australia
01-01-2005
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| Summary: | The time-course of changes in the levels of albumin, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), alpha(1)-protease inhibitor (alpha(1)-antitrypsin), alpha(1)-acid glycoprotein, fetuin, haptoglobin, transferrin, IgG and the major acute-phase protein (Pig-MAP) in the blood sera of pigs during the first days and weeks of life was investigated by quantitative radial immunodiffusion. The serum of newborn pigs before suckling was characterised by a very low concentration of total proteins (approximately 25 mg mL(-1)), low levels of albumin and transferrin and the lack of immunoglobulins. In contrast, alpha(1)-acid glycoprotein and fetuin are present at high levels (approximately 12 and 5 mg mL(-1) respectively). The results of the present study show that the piglets undergo a very rapid metabolic maturation with regard to serum proteins, evolving from a characteristic 'fetal' pattern to an 'adult' one. We have paid special attention to the evolution of haptoglobin and Pig-MAP, which are two important acute-phase proteins in pigs. The evolution of serum levels of these proteins suggests that piglets must overcome a moderate acute-phase situation during the first week of life. |
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| ISSN: | 1031-3613 |
| DOI: | 10.1071/rd04064 |