Between the shells: a review of acute-phase proteins in turtles
Shin Min Chong, Carolyn Cray, Gabriele Rossi, Shangzhe Xie, Gordon S. Howarth · 2026
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Description
Chong's team in Singapore review acute-phase proteins as signs of inflammation in turtle care. Albumin, haptoglobin, fibrinogen, and MRP-126 lead the list of hopefuls. Few studies exist, spread across gel runs, immune tests, and blood chemistry. Mass spectrometry proteomics is a newer, sharper tool.
Known ranges exist for only a handful of turtle species. Tested shop-bought assays are rarer still. Values swing widely between and within species, so each species needs its own range, or each animal its own. The team calls for new marker hunts and test building to serve endangered turtles.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Shin Min Chong, Carolyn Cray, Gabriele Rossi, Shangzhe Xie, Gordon S. Howarth |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 48 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |