IMMUNOGLOBULIN-G AND CREATININE LEVELS IN RABBITS IN ALTITUDE ADAPTATION

OZESMI C., DOGAN P., AYDOGAN S., BAYINDIR O., SARAYMEN R., DURSUN N.

ACTA PHYSIOLOGICA HUNGARICA, vol.79, no.1, pp.95-101, 1992 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 79 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 1992
  • Journal Name: ACTA PHYSIOLOGICA HUNGARICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.95-101
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The changes of immunoglobulin-G and creatinine levels in mid-altitude were investigated in rabbits. The animals living at sea level were exposed to 2240 m altitude for 22 days period. When compared with sea level values; immunoglobulin-G levels were significantly low. Serum creatinine level decreased significantly in the 2nd day, then reached the sea level amount on the 12th day. On the 22nd day a significant increase was observed. It was concluded that the decrease in immunoglobulin-G values may be due to the depression of protein synthesis. The increase in plasma creatinine level would be explained by the decrease in urine.