Studies of the Lipase Content in Tissues of Mesocricetus Auratus Infected with Ancylostoma Ceylanicum

Endoparasitic hookworm infections, which are typical of an intestinal host region, are the helminthic infection that affects tropical and subtropical regions. Numerous lab animals have been observed to have hookworm infections. The anterior end of the hookworm contains a unique feature that resemble a hook and aids in the parasite's ability to take nutrients from the host. Hookworm infection results in serious abnormalities in tissue structure and function as well as metabolic problems. In the current study, a hamster Mesocricetus auratus served as the experimental host for the hookworm Ancylostoma ceylanicum infection. The lipase content in different tissues of the infected subject was measured. Lactase content in both infected and control samples in M. auratus were examined. The lipase activity was found to be more in the lung tissue of the infected host. Decreased activity of lipase was found in the liver, intestine, muscle, kidney, spleen, brain and serum of the infected host. In the present study, the lipase activity in many tissues of the infected host, Mesocricetus auratus was less. The results in various tissues gave an insight into parasitic stress affecting the metabolism of Mesocricetus auratus