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Ascites production in the squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus)

J Gysin, T Fandeur

    Journal of Immunological Methods
    |January 1, 1981
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    Researchers developed a method to induce ascitic fluid (AF) in squirrel monkeys. This AF contains significant protein levels and antibodies comparable to serum, showing its potential for research applications.

    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Primate Research
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Ascitic fluid (AF) is a protein-rich biological fluid. Obtaining sufficient quantities of AF from non-human primates for research can be challenging.
    • Squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sciureus) are valuable models in biomedical research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a reproducible method for inducing large volumes of ascitic fluid (AF) in squirrel monkeys.
    • To characterize the protein content and antibody profiles of the induced AF.
    • To assess the utility of induced AF as a surrogate for serum in immunological studies.

    Main Methods:

    • Induction of ascitic fluid in squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sciureus) using a described method.
    • Quantification of total protein in serum and induced AF.

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  • Electrophoretic analysis of protein patterns in serum and AF.
  • Measurement of antibody titers against Plasmodium falciparum in serum and AF using indirect immunofluorescence.

    • Main Results:

    • The method successfully induced large volumes of ascitic fluid in squirrel monkeys.
    • Induced AF contained approximately 60% of the total protein found in serum.
    • Electrophoresis revealed similar protein profiles between serum and AF, including gamma globulins.
    • Antibody titers against Plasmodium falciparum were comparable in both serum and AF.

    Conclusions:

    • The described method effectively generates substantial amounts of ascitic fluid in squirrel monkeys.
    • The protein composition and antibody presence in induced AF mirror those in serum.
    • Induced ascitic fluid is a viable alternative to serum for specific immunological research in Saimiri sciureus.