Abstract
Summary
The effects of intramuscular injections of ACTH, cortisone, and 0.85% sodium chloride on total serum glycoprotein, serum mucoprotein, and total serum protein levels of normal guinea pigs have been investigated. Statistically significant increases in total serum glycoprotein were observed in the ACTH- and saline-treated groups. Serum mucoprotein values were significantly elevated and the total serum protein values significantly decreased in the group which received saline. The conclusion was drawn that increased secretions of ACTH and cortisone are not directly responsible for the elevated total serum glycoprotein and serum mucoprotein levels following stress.
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