Effects of Zinc Deficiency and Zinc Repletion During Pregnancy on Parturition in Two Strains of Rats

摘要: The effects on parturition of a low zinc diet during pregnancy and three levels repletion late in were compared two strains rats, Sprague Dawley Long Evans. Evans rats had higher hematocrit plasma protein than did rats. also heavier mammary glands tended to deliver somewhat later the Weight gains weights liver, spleen, adrenal glands, pups not vary between strains. No differences detectable degree stress at unsupplemented females Injection 300, 600, or 900 microgram day 18 increased female weight gains, pup weight, spleen gland weights, decreased level. Three groups died about expected time parturition; none supplemented groups. Although there some strains, requirement for normal same An injection resulted both