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Analysis of six serum components from rats infected with tetrathyridia of Mesocestoides corti

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 April 2009

J. Chernin  and
A. Morinan
J. Chernin
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Sciences, North East Surrey College of Technology, Reigate Road, Ewell, Surrey KT17 3DS
A. Morinan
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Sciences, North East Surrey College of Technology, Reigate Road, Ewell, Surrey KT17 3DS
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The serum from rats infected intraperitoneally (i.p.) and subcutaneously (s.c.) with the tetrathyridia of Mesocestoides corti was analysed for α-amylase, alkaline phosphatase, γ-glutamyltransferase, glucose, corticosterone and total proteins. A histochemical analysis for hepatic alkaline phosphatase was also carried out. A significant decrease in activity of serum alkaline phosphatase was detected in both the i.p. and s.c. infections, whereas a large increase in hepatic alkaline phosphatase was observed in i.p. infections. A significant increase in serum cortiscosterone was found in both the i.p. and s.c. infections. No changes were detected in the other four components. The relevance of these findings is discussed with respect to the host–parasite relationship.

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Research Article
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Parasitology , Volume 90 , Issue 3 , June 1985 , pp. 441 - 447
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1985

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