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Neutron activation analysis and X-ray Rayleigh and Raman scattering of hair and nail clippings as noninvasive bioindicators for Cu liver status in Labrador Retrievers.
Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry - 1 Mar 2008
Bode Peter, Bueno Maria Izabel Maretti Silveira, Bortoleto Gisele G, Hoffmann Gaby, van den Ingh Ted S G A M, Rothuizen Jan
Abstract excerpt
The heritability of chronic hepatitis in the Labrador Retriever is studied with the aim of identifying the related gene mutation. Identification of cases and controls is largely based on instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) Cu determination in liver biopsies. The burden for these companion animals may be reduced if nail clippings and hair (fur) could serve as a noninvasive indicator for the hepatic Cu...
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