Cholesterol Levels, High-Density Lipopolysaccharide and Triglyceride of Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus)

Abstract

Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphrodites) is wild animals included in the list of almost extinct animals. Various chemical indicators that are important in determining the health status of that animals has not been available until now. This study aims to determine the levels of  cholesterol, High-Density Lipopolysaccharide (HDL) and  triglyceride on the 3 health of Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus). Changes in plasma concentrations of cholesterol, HDL and triglyceride underlying same physiological states were monitored. The results shown that the mean values of cholesterol levels at 181.21 ± 44.50 mg /dl, while Triglyceride levels at 55.38 ± 5.65 mg/dl and HDL levels at 47.73 ± 16.66 mg/dl. The values of these biochemical apparently healthy animal provide valuable baseline information for use in medical further studies performed with this species.