Serum copper and zinc concentrations in Dogs
2008
Krishnamoorthy, P. | Sakthivelan S.M. | Balachandran, C. | B. Murali Manohar
Copper is an essential mineral present in the blood stream which is vital for growth, host defence mechanisms, bone strength, red and white cell maturation, ion transport, cholesterol and glucose metabolisms, myocardial contractility and brain development. Zinc is an important cofactor and modulator of many critical biological functions. One obvious factor that will affect copper and zinc concentrations in serum is the dietary intake and alterations caused by stress, starvation and various drugs (Fisher, 1977). Another important factor, which affects serum copper and zinc in dogs, is the age of the subject (Butrimovitz and Purdy, 1979). Hence, a study was carried out to determine the serum copper and zinc concentrations in dogs.
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Эту запись предоставил Indian Council of Agricultural Research