Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Plasma free amino acid profiles of canine mammary gland tumors.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary science
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Azuma, Kazuo et al.
- Affiliation:
- School of Veterinary Medicine · Japan
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to elucidate the relationship between plasma free amino acid (PFAA) levels and the clinical stages of mammary gland tumors (MGT) in dogs. PFAA levels in canines with malignant mammary tumors were decreased compared to those of healthy animals. The levels of aspartate and ornithine, in the dogs with tumor metastasis were significantly decreased when compared to those of dogs that did not have metastases. Results of this study indicate that PFAA levels could be a risk factor or biomarker for canine MGT metastasis.
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