Effect of infection with fasciola gigantica on protein, lipid contact and some enzymes of the intermediate host snail lymneae natalensis

ABSTRACT

Total protein and lipid contents were estimated in hemolymph of Lymnaea natalensis snails infected with Fasciola gigantica. There was significant reduction in total protein content, while the lipid content in infected snails showed a significant elevation. Also, there was a significant increase in the activity of hexokinase [HK] by 48.9% and glucose phosphate isomerase [GPI] by 40% and a decrease in lactate dehydrogenase [LDH] by 53.7% in infected snails when compared to control snail group