Biochemical changes in pig serum after ochratoxin A exposure

Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 2012 Jun;88(6):1043-7. doi: 10.1007/s00128-012-0615-x. Epub 2012 Mar 31.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of ochratoxin A (OTA) on serum biochemical parameters of pigs during subchronic treatment with 300 μg OTA/kg of feed for 30 days. OTA treatment resulted in significantly higher (p < 0.05) serum levels of creatinine, urea, potassium and alkaline phosphatase, and significantly lower levels of glucose and total protein. These changes in serum biochemical parameters in treated pigs were indicative of impaired liver and kidney function caused by OTA exposure.

MeSH terms

  • Alanine Transaminase / blood
  • Alkaline Phosphatase / blood
  • Animals
  • Bilirubin / blood
  • Blood Glucose / metabolism
  • Carcinogens / toxicity*
  • Creatinine / blood
  • Male
  • Ochratoxins / toxicity*
  • Serum Albumin / metabolism
  • Serum Globulins / metabolism
  • Swine / blood*
  • Urea / blood
  • alpha-Amylases / blood

Substances

  • Blood Glucose
  • Carcinogens
  • Ochratoxins
  • Serum Albumin
  • Serum Globulins
  • ochratoxin A
  • Urea
  • Creatinine
  • Alanine Transaminase
  • Alkaline Phosphatase
  • alpha-Amylases
  • Bilirubin