Protein electrophoresis (PEP) is an important tool in mammals to characterize specific
dysproteinemias and detect acute and chronic inflammatory responses. In reptiles, PEP is …

Phrynops geoffroanus (Schweigger, 1812) is the freshwater turtle with the widest
geographical distribution in South America. During 2006, physical examination and …

The lipid content and fatty acid composition of depot fat were determined for 58 immature
green turtles (Chelonia mydas) residing at two near-shore foraging areas, Ahu-O-Laka …

Background: Fibropapillomatosis (FP) is an infectious disease considered to be one of the
primary causes of mortality for many green turtles stokes around the world, commonly …

Dendritic cells form the link between the innate and adaptative immune response,
particularly on mucosal and epidermal surfaces. The Langerhans, an epidermal dendritic …

The Hawaiian population of green turtles (Chelonia mydas) has increased since Federal
and State protections were implemented in the mid 1970s, and reported stranding events …

This study analyzed Hawai 'i Island data: stranding location, date, size, sex,
presence/absence of tumors, stranding status, as well as cause of stranding. A total of 754 …

Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern due to the improper use of antibiotics. Not only is
antibiotic resistance increasingly occurring in human populations, but it appears to be …

Protein electrophoresis is commonly used to assess the different protein fractions in
vertebrates. This information can provide important clinical information regarding the health …

La exposición a xenobióticos genera en los organismos una cascada de reacciones
bioquímicas de defensa y detoxificación celular. La relación entre los xenobióticos y las …