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Alterations in serum lipids and lipoproteins profile of pregnant camels (Camelus dromedarius) at term

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Concentration of serum lipids and lipoproteins was determined on 32 pregnant camels (Camelus dromedarius) at term and was compared with those of 31 non-pregnant camels. Variations in the serum concentrations of total cholesterol, triglycerides, total lipid, and some lipoproteins such as high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and very low-density lipoprotein were investigated. Sera from pregnant group had significantly higher mean triglycerides and very low-density lipoprotein concentrations. However, total cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein showed significantly low concentrations. Total lipid and LDL-C did not differ significantly.

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The authors are highly thankful to H. H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and H. H. Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for providing the research facilities. Authors are also thankful to laboratory technicians Mr. Rashed Ahmad and Mrs. Hala Al-Sir.

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Saeed, A., Khan, I.A. Alterations in serum lipids and lipoproteins profile of pregnant camels (Camelus dromedarius) at term. Comp Clin Pathol 21, 1019–1021 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00580-011-1219-2

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