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Serum activities of two bone markers in captive Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) at different ages.
Serum activities of two bone markers in captive Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) at different ages.
- Source :
- Journal of Veterinary Medical Science; Jan2018, Vol. 80 Issue 1, p63-67, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- The blood biochemical analysis of bone markers could have a role in the early diagnosis of metabolic bone disease in animals; however, there is limited information on bone markers in captive Asian elephants (Elephas maximus). Serum samples from ten captive Asian elephants were obtained to clarify the relationship between age and the blood bone markers tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase isoform 5b (TRAP5b) and bone specific alkaline phosphatase (BALP). Serum TRAP5b and BALP activities were negatively correlated with age. A positive correlation was observed between TRAP5b activity and BALP activity. These results may contribute to the health management of captive Asian elephants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09167250
- Volume :
- 80
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Veterinary Medical Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 127433786
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.17-0465