Cortisol Extraction from Sturgeon Fin and Jawbone Matrices
Title:
Cortisol Extraction from Sturgeon Fin and Jawbone Matrices
Author:
Ghassemi Nejad, Jalil
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (361 seconds)
Series:
Environment
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Abstract:
In this study, we present a protocol for cortisol extraction from the fin and jawbone of sturgeon species. Fin and jawbone cortisol levels were further examined by comparing two washing solvents followed by ELISA assays. This study piloted the feasibility of jawbone cortisol as a novel stress indicator.
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For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students
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Electronic Access:
https://www.jove.com/t/59961