Topic:Biochemistry
The study of biochemistry in horses encompasses the chemical processes and substances that occur within equine organisms. This field investigates the molecular interactions and pathways that are fundamental to horse physiology, including metabolism, enzyme activity, and genetic expression. Key areas of interest include the examination of metabolic disorders, nutrient absorption, and the biochemical basis of muscle function and energy production. Researchers utilize biochemical analysis to understand health and disease mechanisms in horses, contributing to the development of diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies. This page gathers peer-reviewed studies and scholarly articles that explore various biochemical processes and their implications for equine health and performance.
Mechanical behaviour of tendon in vitro. A preliminary report. The mechanical behaviour of horse and human tendon, as characterised by the stress-strain curve, has been examined with respect to load-strain cycling and strain rate. It was found that the tendon stress-strain curve for successive cycles was reporducible provided that strain on the specimen did not exceed 2·0–4·0%. If this strain level was exceeded, a permanent deformation occurred. This phenomenon was verified by histological studies on strained tendon which showed that some of the collagen fibres did not return to their original orientation. Variation in the rate of strain was found to ...
Molecular weight distributions of milk fat triglycerides from seven species. The triglyceride compositions of the milk fats of man, dog, guinea pig, cow, sheep, goat, and horse were compared by gas-liquid chromatography of the intact triglycerides and of the butyl esters of the component fatty acids. The milk fats of man, dog, and guinea pig, which were largely made up of long-chain fatty acids, showed a common pattern with major contributions made by the glycerides with 48-54 acyl carbon atoms. The milk fats of cow, sheep, and goat, which were rich in short-chain acids, showed significant proportions of triglycerides with 28-54 acyl carbon atoms. Horse milk, which con...
ATP content of spermatozoa, semen, and seminal plasma. No abstract available
Composition of neutral lipids from erythrocytes of common mammals. The neutral lipids of the erythrocytes were investigated in several common mammals: cow, dog, goat, horse, pig, rabbit, rat, and sheep. Cholesterol content was determined by gas-liquid, thin-layer, and column chromatography, the last in conjunction with the IR spectrophotometry. The three methods yielded similar results. In every species investigated, cholesterol was the major neutral lipid; cholesteryl esters, triglycerides, and free fatty acids were detected only in trace amounts. It is concluded that these substances may have been contaminants from plasma lipoproteins or leukocytes rather t...
The electrophoretic pattern of serum proteins in normal animals. The normal electrophoretic pattern and values for total and differential serum proteins have been determined for 100 cattle, 70 horses, 15 dogs, and 24 rabbits. Comparative studies were also made on 10 pigs, 10 goats, 10 sheep and 15 domestic fowls. The mean total serum protein for normal cattle was 7·16 g.%. The individual protein fractions were: albumen 43·1; alpha-globulin 110; beta-globulin 12·0; gamma-globulin 33·9%.
The mean total serum protein for normal horses was 7·3 g.%. The individual protein fractions were: albumen 33·5; globulins: alpha-1 15·0, alpha-2 16·0, beta-globul...