INFLUENCE OF PREGNANCY ON SERUM BETA-LYSIN IN RUMINANTS
R. Karakolev
Abstract: Beta-lysin activity of cow, sheep, and goat blood serum during the pregnancy period and the first days post birth is studied. It is established that beta-lysin activity increases gradually as the pregnancy progresses in both
large and small ruminants. The maximum activity is observed several days before and up to the 5th day post birth, after which serum beta-lysin levels decrease sharply. These data show that beta-lysins increase their activity in stress situations and partake in maintaining the organism’s homeostasis in various animals. It is possible that their as yet unstudied role has a much greater significance than their antibacterial functions.
large and small ruminants. The maximum activity is observed several days before and up to the 5th day post birth, after which serum beta-lysin levels decrease sharply. These data show that beta-lysins increase their activity in stress situations and partake in maintaining the organism’s homeostasis in various animals. It is possible that their as yet unstudied role has a much greater significance than their antibacterial functions.
Keywords: beta-lysin; pregnancy; ruminants
Date published: 2017-11-10
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