Publication: Sex-based differences in plasma chemistry and cardiac marker test results in Siamese fighting fowl
Issued Date
2006-09-01
Resource Type
ISSN
02756382
Other identifier(s)
2-s2.0-33750703640
Rights
Mahidol University
Rights Holder(s)
SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Veterinary Clinical Pathology. Vol.35, No.3 (2006), 291-294
Suggested Citation
Choosri Sribhen, Apassara Choothesa, Thaveesak Songserm, Supaporn Issariyodom, Kosit Sribhen Sex-based differences in plasma chemistry and cardiac marker test results in Siamese fighting fowl. Veterinary Clinical Pathology. Vol.35, No.3 (2006), 291-294. doi:10.1111/j.1939-165X.2006.tb00133.x Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/22986
Research Projects
Organizational Units
Authors
Journal Issue
Thesis
Title
Sex-based differences in plasma chemistry and cardiac marker test results in Siamese fighting fowl
Other Contributor(s)
Abstract
Background: Variations in the results of plasma chemistry analysis as a function of sex have rarely been demonstrated in avian species. Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate sex-related differences in values for routine biochemical variables, including conventional muscle enzymes, and novel cardiac markers in female and male Siamese fighting fowl. Methods: Plasma chemistry analytes and cardiac marker proteins (creatine kinase-MB and cardiac troponin T) were measured in 70 Siamese fighting fowl using automated chemistry and immunoassay analyzers. Data were compared by 2-tailed t tests between sexes, and Spearman rank correlation between conventional and novel cardiac markers. Results: Male fowl had significantly higher uric acid concentration and γ-glutamyltransferase activity; whereas, female fowl had significantly higher total cholesterol, triglycerides, and calcium concentrations, and alkaline phosphatase activity. As compared with female fowl, the fighting cocks also had significantly higher plasma concentrations of creatine kinase-MB and cardiac troponin T. Significant correlations between cardiac troponin T, but not creatine kinase-MB, and the activities of conventional muscle enzymes (creatine kinase, aspartate aminotransferase and lactate dehydrogenase) were observed in male but not in female fowl. Conclusion: These results indicate that sex-specific differences exist for several biochemical parameters and cardiac marker proteins in fighting fowl, and that such differences should be considered in interpreting laboratory test results. ©2006 American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology.