Effect of endotoxin administration in pregnant camels
Joint Authors
al-Dughaym, A. M.
Hamidah, A. M.
Source
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Issue
Vol. 17, Issue 2 (30 Apr. 2010), pp.101-103, 3 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2010-04-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Intravenous administration of Escherichia coli endotoxin at a dose of 0.05 lg / kg bodyweight to pregnant camels resulted in abortion.
The injection of endotoxin caused significant increases in the plasma concentration of 13, 14-dihydro-15-prostaglandin F2a, the metabolite of prostaglandin F2a (PG F2a) and cortisol and a significant decrease in the concentration of progesterone.
It is suggested that endotoxin caused abortion in camels was a consequence of endotoxin induced PG F2a secretion resulting in luteal regression and decreased progesterone concentration.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Dughaym, A. M.& Hamidah, A. M.. 2010. Effect of endotoxin administration in pregnant camels. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences،Vol. 17, no. 2, pp.101-103.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-358021
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Dughaym, A. M.& Hamidah, A. M.. Effect of endotoxin administration in pregnant camels. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences Vol. 17, no. 2 (Apr. 2010), pp.101-103.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-358021
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Dughaym, A. M.& Hamidah, A. M.. Effect of endotoxin administration in pregnant camels. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2010. Vol. 17, no. 2, pp.101-103.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-358021
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 103
Record ID
BIM-358021