Distribution of alpha-fetoprotein in fetal plasma and in amniotic and allantoic fluids of the pig

The concentration of AFP in the plasma of fetal pigs was highest in early gestation (Days 15-30) and declined with advancing gestation. This pattern was comparable to those observed in other mammals with similar lengths of gestation. In contrast, allantoic and amniotic fluid AFP concentrations were...

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Published inJournal of reproduction & fertility Vol. 70; no. 2; pp. 605 - 607
Main Authors Luft, A.J, Lai, P.C.W, Robertson, H.A, Saunders, N.R, Lorscheider, F.L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.03.1984
Subjects
Allantois - analysis
alpha-Fetoproteins - analysis
Amniotic Fluid - analysis
animal reproduction
Animals
Body Fluids - analysis
Extraembryonic Membranes - analysis
Female
Fetal Blood - analysis
Gestational Age
Pregnancy
Swine - metabolism
Swine - physiology
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Summary:The concentration of AFP in the plasma of fetal pigs was highest in early gestation (Days 15-30) and declined with advancing gestation. This pattern was comparable to those observed in other mammals with similar lengths of gestation. In contrast, allantoic and amniotic fluid AFP concentrations were highest during the middle third of gestation but these concentrations were much lower than those in fetal plasma throughout gestation. The allantois appears to be a significant distribution space for AFP in early gestation.
ISSN:0022-4251
1470-1626
1741-7899
DOI:10.1530/jrf.0.0700605