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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.

Authors :
Kazuya TAKEHANA
Kaoru HATATE
Norio YAMAGISHI
Source :
Journal of Veterinary Medical Science; Jan2018, Vol. 80 Issue 1, p63-67, 5p
Publication Year :
2018

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