ISSN:
1432-0533
Keywords:
β-Glucuronidase
;
Cerebrospinal Fluid
;
Dog
;
Distemper
;
Demyelinating Encephalopathy
;
Blood-Brain Barrier
;
CSF Proteins
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary β-Glucuronidase activity in CSF was significantly elevated in dogs with distemper encephalitis compared with controls. Furthermore, there appeared to be a positive correlation between the degree of brain tissue destruction and the level of enzyme in the CSF. β-Glucuronidase may be an index of inflammation while albumin may be an index of alteration of the blood-brain barrier. There was a high degree of correlation between the β-glucuronidase and total protein, albumin and globulin values in the CSF. The possible diagnostic and prognostic use of the CSF β-glucuronidase determination in canine distemper is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00685197
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