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Plasma hexosamine levels were elevated in lines of diabetic Chinese hamsters when compared to nondiabetics. Plasma protein bound hexoses,a 2 macroglobulin and total lipoprotein levels were not significantly correlated with either animal line or levels of fasting blood glucose.
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Acknowledgments. For the support which made this project possible, we wish to thank the Michigan Heart Association and The Upjohn Co.
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Copeland, J., Blashfield, K., Bauer, B. et al. Plasma glycoproteins of diabetic and normal Chinese hamsters. Experientia 38, 301–302 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01949353
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