Hippulin
Hippulin is a protein that is found in the urine of horses. It is a glycoprotein that is produced by the kidneys and is excreted in the urine. The presence of hippulin in the urine can be used as a marker for kidney function in horses.
Structure and Function[edit | edit source]
Hippulin is a glycoprotein, which means it is a protein that has carbohydrate groups attached to it. The carbohydrate groups can be of various types, including glucose, galactose, and mannose. The protein part of hippulin is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.
The function of hippulin is not fully understood. However, it is known that it is produced by the kidneys and excreted in the urine. This suggests that it may play a role in the function of the kidneys, possibly in the process of filtration or reabsorption.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
The presence of hippulin in the urine can be used as a marker for kidney function in horses. A high level of hippulin in the urine can indicate a problem with the kidneys, such as kidney disease or kidney failure. Conversely, a low level of hippulin in the urine can indicate that the kidneys are functioning well.
Hippulin can be measured in the urine using a variety of methods, including immunoassays and mass spectrometry. These methods can provide a quantitative measure of the amount of hippulin in the urine, which can be used to assess kidney function.
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