Topic:Enzymes

Enzymes are biological catalysts that facilitate biochemical reactions in horses by lowering the activation energy required for these processes. They are involved in various physiological functions, including digestion, metabolism, and cellular repair. Common enzymes in equine biology include amylase, lipase, and lactate dehydrogenase, each playing a specific role in the breakdown of nutrients and energy production. The activity and concentration of these enzymes can vary in response to different physiological and pathological conditions, serving as potential indicators in veterinary diagnostics. This page compiles peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that explore the function, regulation, and clinical implications of enzymes in equine health.

Occurrence of tyrosinase in horse and fish melanomas.

Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (New York, N.Y.) November 1, 1950 Volume 75, Issue 2 394-398 doi: 10.3181/00379727-75-18210

FITZPATRICK TB, LERNER AB, CALKINS E, SUMMERSON WH.No abstract available

The Biochemical journal November 1, 1950 Volume 47, Issue 5 525-530 doi: 10.1042/bj0470525

MOUNTER LA, WHITTAKER VP.No abstract available

Bulletin de la Societe de chimie biologique January 1, 1950 Volume 32, Issue 1-2 123-129

BARBU E, JOLY M.No abstract available

Acta chemica Scandinavica January 1, 1947 Volume 1, Issue 1 114-117 doi: 10.3891/acta.chem.scand.01-0114

BONNICHSEN RK.No abstract available

Archives of biochemistry January 1, 1947 Volume 12, Issue 1 83-94

BONNICHSEN RK.No abstract available

Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (New York, N.Y.) November 1, 1945 Volume 60 196-199 doi: 10.3181/00379727-60-15134

KAZAL LA, HIGASHI A, ARNOW LE.No abstract available

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice November 3, 2026 doi: pii: S0749-0739(26)00017-9. 10.1016/j.cveq.2026.04.002

Liver disease in horses is primarily evaluated using the routine serum biochemical profile with a few additional specialty tests of liver function that are performed when indicated. Serum enzyme activities are evaluated to indicate hepatocellular damage and cholestasis. Liver function is evaluated using synthetic markers like BUN, albumin, bilirubin, and clotting times, while clearance function tests such as serum bile acids and ammonia are performed separately. Most equine liver disease is characterized by some degree of hepatocellular damage and cholestasis, while decreased liver function is...