Serum lipid and lipoprotein parameters of Turkman horses.
Abstract: Lipid transport systems in animals have been evaluated both as experimental models for lipid and lipoprotein metabolism in humans and to gain insight into the lipid metabolism of specific breeds. The Turkman horse is a pure-blooded horse that lives on the margins of the Caspian Basin; information about serum lipids and lipoproteins in this breed is lacking. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate serum lipid and lipoprotein concentrations in clinically healthy Turkman horses. Methods: Concentrations of triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLC), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and very low density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C), and lipoprotein electrophoretic patterns were determined in serum samples from 48 Turkman horses of both sexes and 0-12 years of age. Results were analyzed by 1-way ANOVA. Results: In both sexes and all age groups, the relative percentages of LDL-C (44.2-64.3%) were higher than those of HDL-C (29.7-47.1%) and VLDL-C (5.9-9.0%). Serum concentrations of TG and TC were significantly higher in male (0.45 +/- 0.12 mmol/L; 2.70 +/- 0.45 mmol/L) than in female (0.34 +/- 0.1 mmol/L; 2.15 +/- 0.3 mmol/L) horses in most age groups. The relative percentages of alpha- and beta-lipoproteins in electrophoretic tracings were 62.77 +/- 5.05% and 36.67 +/- 4.29%, respectively. Conclusions: Serum lipid and lipoprotein values in Turkman horses differ from those of other equine breeds, and may be useful for evaluating metabolic diseases in this species.
Publication Date: 2006-09-13 PubMed ID: 16967420DOI: 10.1111/j.1939-165x.2006.tb00142.xGoogle Scholar: Lookup
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This research paper studies the lipid and lipoprotein levels in Turkman horses, a breed living near the Caspian Basin, to understand their metabolic processes and potential for disease. The study collected and analyzed blood samples from 48 horses, of varying ages and sexes, to present a comprehensive overview of lipid metabolism in this breed.
Study Objective and Methods
- The primary objective of the study was to thoroughly understand serum lipid and lipoprotein concentrations in Turkman horses, a breed not previously studied in depth regarding this metabolism aspect.
- 48 Turkman horses of both sexes and ages ranging from 0-12 years old were part of this study.
- The researchers examined critical aspects of lipid transport systems, including concentrations of triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLC), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C).
- Additionally, lipoprotein electrophoretic patterns, which help further understand the metabolism of lipids and lipoproteins, were also evaluated.
- The analysis of results was conducted through 1-way ANOVA, a statistical method often used to compare the means of two or more samples.
Key Findings
- The research found that in both sexes and all age groups, the relative percentages of LDL-C were higher than those of HDL-C and VLDL-C. This information is crucial as different types of cholesterol have varying effects on the body. High levels of LDL-C can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries, while HDL-C carries cholesterol from other parts of the body back to the liver, which removes it from the body.
- Regarding TG and TC, male horses had significantly higher concentrations compared to females in most age groups.
- The electrophoresis study also highlighted that the relative percentages of alpha- and beta-lipoproteins were 62.77% and 36.67%, respectively. These lipoproteins perform various functions in lipid transport and metabolism, thereby providing important insights into the overall lipid metabolism of Turkman horses.
Study Conclusions
- The study concluded that serum lipid and lipoprotein values in Turkman horses differ significantly from those of other equine breeds. These differences in lipid metabolism could have implications for health and disease in this breed.
- The findings from this study can help in the evaluation of metabolic diseases in this species, presenting opportunities for targeted preventative and therapeutic interventions.
Cite This Article
APA
Asadi F, Mohri M, Adibmoradi M, Pourkabir M.
(2006).
Serum lipid and lipoprotein parameters of Turkman horses.
Vet Clin Pathol, 35(3), 332-334.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-165x.2006.tb00142.x Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Iran. fasadi@ut.ac.ir
MeSH Terms
- Age Factors
- Analysis of Variance
- Animals
- Breeding
- Cholesterol / blood
- Cholesterol, HDL / blood
- Cholesterol, LDL / blood
- Cholesterol, VLDL / blood
- Female
- Horses / blood
- Horses / metabolism
- Lipid Metabolism / physiology
- Lipids / blood
- Lipoproteins / blood
- Male
- Reference Values
- Sex Factors
- Triglycerides / blood
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