UID:
almahu_9948025540402882
Format:
1 online resource (639 p.)
ISBN:
1-280-63783-8
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9786610637836
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0-08-045416-X
Series Statement:
The handbook of experimental animals
Content:
A volume in the Handbook of Experimental Animals series, The Laboratory Primate details the past and present use of primates in biomedical research, and the husbandry, nutritional requirements, behaviour, and breeding of each of the commonly used species. Practical information on regulatory requirements, not available in other texts, is covered. Sections on experimental models cover the major areas of biomedical research, including AIDS, cancer, neurobiology and gene therapy. Assisted reproductive technology, tissue typing, and minimum group sizes for infectious disease/vaccine
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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The Laboratory Primate; Contents; Preface; Definition of the Primate Model; The Taxonomy of Primates in the Laboratory Context; Taxonomy: Organizing nature; What are species? The biological species concept; What are species? The phylogenetic species concept; What are subspecies?; Nomenclature; How to classify species; References; Appendix; Similarities of Non-human Primates to Humans: Genetic Variations and Phenotypic Associations Common to Rhesus Monkeys and Humans; Introduction; Mu-opioid receptor; Dopamine transporter; Serotonin transporter; Conclusion; References; General Anatomy
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Introduction: Primates as a cladeThe musculoskeletal system; The dentition; The digestive system; The brain; Reproduction and life history variation; The senses; References; Pathology of Noninfectious Diseases of the Laboratory Primate; Introduction; Respiratory system; Cardiovascular system; Endocrine system; Alimentary tract; Urinary system; Reproductive system; Nervous system; Integumentary system; Musculoskeletal system; Multisystemic diseases; References; Common Viral Infections of Laboratory Primates; Introduction; Retroviruses; Herpesviruses; Parvoviruses; Polyomaviruses; References
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Modeling Parasitic Diseases in Nonhuman Primates: Malaria, ChagasÌDisease, and FilariasisIntroduction; Nonhuman primate models of malaria; Nonhuman primate models of ChagasÌ disease; Nonhuman primate models of lymphatic filariasis; Concluding remarks; References; Reproduction: Definition of a Primate Model of Female Fertility; Introduction; Fertility; Behavioural signs of reproductive activity; Endocrinology and reproduction; External factors influencing reproduction; Infertility; Summary; References; Male Reproduction and Fertilization; Introduction; Control of male reproduction
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Factors affecting male reproductionFertilization; In vitro fertilization; Senescence; References; Primate Natural History and Social Behavior: Implications for Laboratory Housing; Introduction; Rhesus macaque natural history; Laboratory environment and abnormal behavior; Conclusions; References; Primate Management; Husbandry and Management of New World Species: Marmosets and Tamarins; Animals and natural habitat; Husbandry and housing; Feeding and nutrition; Environmental enrichment; Breeding; Physiological data; Veterinary care; Diseases; Abbreviations; References
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Management of Old World PrimatesIntroduction; Housing; The Tsukuba experience; References; Vervet Monkey Breeding; Introduction: breeding biology; Breeding and rearing systems in captivity; The menstrual cycle; Mating, conception, pregnancy and birth; References; Nutrition and Nutritional Diseases; Introduction; Nutrient requirements; Nonhuman primate diet formulations; Food contaminants; References; Environmental Enrichment and Refinement of Handling Procedures; Introduction; Environmental enrichment; Training for cooperation during procedures; Conclusion; References
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Development of Specific Pathogen Free Nonhuman Primate Colonies
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-12-080261-9
Language:
English
