Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Association between circulating angiotensin-converting enzyme and exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage in Thoroughbred racehorses.
- Journal:
- Research in veterinary science
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Costa, M F M et al.
- Affiliation:
- The University of Melbourne · Australia
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage has an impact on racehorse performance. Although endoscopic diagnosis (with or without the aid of bronchoalveolar lavage) is considered to be the standard diagnostic method for this condition, the use of biomarkers that could aid in quantifying risk and severity of the condition would represent an advance in equine sport medicine. This preliminary research investigated the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activity in plasma of racehorses and demonstrated that ACE activity is increased in horses with higher degrees of haemorrhage and is a promising biomarker for EIPH in racehorses.
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