Serum and tissue trace elements in Iranian camels (Camelus dromedarius)

There were 26 male and female (nonpregnant and nonlactating) apparently healthy adult (5 to 10 years) field camels (Camelus dromedarius) studied to provide data regarding the normal values of trace elements in serum and different tissues. Blood samples were collected by jugular venepuncture and seru...

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Published in:Comparative clinical pathology 2006-06, Vol.15 (1), p.58-61
Main Authors: Badiei, K., Mostaghni, K., Pourjafar, M., Parchami, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Molybdenum
Spleen
Trace elements
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Summary:There were 26 male and female (nonpregnant and nonlactating) apparently healthy adult (5 to 10 years) field camels (Camelus dromedarius) studied to provide data regarding the normal values of trace elements in serum and different tissues. Blood samples were collected by jugular venepuncture and serum was separated by centrifugation. Tissue samples (liver, heart, striated muscle, spleen, kidney, and hair) were collected during postmortem examinations. All the samples were digested and analyzed for copper, iron, cobalt, and molybdenum using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The results showed that the highest concentration of iron was present in the spleen and that the concentrations of this element in the liver and kidney were higher than those in the heart, striated muscle, serum, and hair (p
ISSN:1618-5641
1618-565X
DOI:10.1007/s00580-006-0610-x