Adenosine deaminase activity of leukocytes in protein-calorie malnourished rats.

Sundaresh, C. S. and Rao, P. B. R. (1981) Adenosine deaminase activity of leukocytes in protein-calorie malnourished rats. Nutrition Reports International, 23 (3). 531-536; 19 ref..

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Abstract

Female Wistar rats weighing 138 g initially were given a diet with 18% lactalbumin freely, a diet with 1% lactalbumin restricted to 4 g daily or a diet with 0.5% lactalbumin freely for 70 days. Final bodyweight was 204, 84 and 89 g, respectively, haematocrit 37.6, 29.5 and 25.7 and haemoglobin 13.1, 9.9 and 7.6 g/100 ml blood. Adenosine deaminase (EC 3.5.4.4) activity in leucocytes was significantly decreased in rats of both deprived groups. The significance of decreased adenosine deaminase activity is discussed in relation to its effects on lymphocytes and decreased cell-mediated immune response.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	underfeeding-; adenosine-deaminase; LEUKOCYTES-
Subjects:	500 Natural Sciences and Mathematics > 07 Life Sciences > 03 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology > 07 Enzyme Biochemistry 600 Technology > 01 Medical sciences > 11 Malnutrition
Divisions:	Dept. of Biochemistry
Depositing User:	Food Sci. & Technol. Information Services
Date Deposited:	25 Nov 2016 11:02
Last Modified:	25 Nov 2016 11:02
URI:	http://ir.cftri.res.in/id/eprint/8576

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