Rabbit Lipoproteins Research Articles

Production of antisera against plasma lipoprotein fraction.

SummaryThe injection of a lipoprotein fraction from the sera of cholesterol-fed rabbits or human atherosclerotic patients into chickens brought about the formation of antibodies specific for either rabbit or human lipoproteins. A positive correlation existed between the amount of precipitate produced by mixing antisera with sera containing lipoproteins and the lipoprotein content measured ultracentrifugally.

Effects of sex hormones on serum lipoproteins in rabbits.

SummaryThe serum lipoprotein patterns of immature rabbits were determined by ultra-centrifugation at a density of 1.21. Two main peaks were resolved: one at -S 35 (20-40) and another at -S 7 (1-10). After castration, these animals were treated with diethylstilbestrol and with testosterone. Only testosterone altered significantly and regularly the lipoprotein pattern by the appearance of two abnormal components; one, -S > 70 and the second, -S (40-70); both disappeared on cessation of treatment.