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25-hydroxy-vitamin D levels among Callithrix penicillata primate species raised in captivity.
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Journal of medical primatology [J Med Primatol] 2010 Apr; Vol. 39 (2), pp. 77-82. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Dec 15. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Background: Animals in captivity should receive adequate sunlight exposure for sufficient generation of vitamin D [25(OH)D]. In the present study, 25(OH)D serum levels of 84 Callithrix penicillata primates were evaluated.<br />Objectives: To determine 25(OH)D levels of those animals; to evaluate the influence of gender and period of sunlight exposure on their 25(OH)D levels.<br />Methods: Three groups were evaluated: group 1 (n = 29) on free sunlight exposure; group 2 (n = 34) on partial sunlight exposure; group 3 (n = 21) without sunlight exposure.<br />Results: The obtained 25(OH)D values were: group 1, 121.2 +/- 33.3 ng/ml; group 2, 115.2 +/- 32.2 ng/ml; group 3, 53.3 +/- 10.4 ng/ml. Significant statistical differences were obtained between groups 1 and 3 (p < 0.001) and groups 2 and 3 (p < 0.001); no statistical difference was found between genders.<br />Conclusion: Direct sunlight exposure is essential for 25(OH)D sufficiency and it is proposed that the 25(OH)D normal range for captive Callithrix penicillata would be from 104.8 to 137.1 ng/ml (CI = 95%).
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1600-0684
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of medical primatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20015157
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0684.2009.00399.x