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Reference values of clinical chemistry and hematology parameters in rhesus monkeys ( Macaca mulatta )
Author(s) -
Chen Younan,
Qin Shengfang,
Ding Yang,
Wei Lingling,
Zhang Jie,
Li Hongxia,
Bu Hong,
Lu Yanrong,
Cheng Jingqiu
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
xenotransplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.052
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1399-3089
pISSN - 0908-665X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1399-3089.2009.00554.x
Subject(s) - hematology , coagulation , medicine , physiology , rhesus macaque , pathology , biology , immunology
Chen Y, Qin S, Ding Y, Wei L, Zhang J, Li H, Bu H, Lu Y, Cheng J. Reference values of clinical chemistry and hematology parameters in rhesus monkeys ( Macaca mulatta ).
Xenotransplantation 2009; 16: 496–501. © 2009 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Abstract: Background: Rhesus monkey models are valuable to the studies of human biology. Reference values for clinical chemistry and hematology parameters of rhesus monkeys are required for proper data interpretation. Methods: Whole blood was collected from 36 healthy Chinese rhesus monkeys ( Macaca mulatta ) of either sex, 3 to 5 yr old. Routine chemistry and hematology parameters, and some special coagulation parameters including thromboelastograph and activities of coagulation factors were tested. Results and conclusion: We presented here the baseline values of clinical chemistry and hematology parameters in normal Chinese rhesus monkeys. These data may provide valuable information for veterinarians and investigators using rhesus monkeys in experimental studies.