Convite à submissão de artigos para integrar o número especial dedicado a biomarcadoes para animais domésticos.
Este número especial visa reunir trabalhos de investigação de elevada qualidade, destacando a importância da utilização de biomarcadores na saúde animal e nas doenças dos animais.
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The identification and quantification of biomarkers are important for the evaluation of animal physiological and clinical responses, supporting therapeutic decisions, the definition of treatment and management programs, and the management of the determinants of changes observed in an individuals or the general population. Biomarkers should be obtained, whenever possible, from easily accessible, preferably noninvasive, or minimally invasive body fluids such as blood plasma, urine, milk, sweat, or saliva, or other materials, namely, hair and faeces.
Editores:
Prof. Fernando Capela e Silva (Departamento de Biologia)
Prof. Rita Payan-Carreira
Dr. Elsa Lamy
Prof. Asta Tvarijonaviciute
The submission of new and comparative methodologies and new analysis methods is welcomed. Review articles are also welcomed.
Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:
- the characterization, applications, and validation of biomarkers;
- intake biomarkers and dietary preferences;
- stress biomarkers;
- prognostic biomarkers in cancer;
- toxicity biomarkers;
- biomarkers of inflammation;
- fertility-associated biomarkers;
- acute and chronic disease biomarkers in companion animals.
Preference will be given to works related to the study of biomarkers in farm and companion animals, as well as in wild and laboratory/model animals, which address issues related to their biology.
