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{"title":"Hematological and serum biochemistry evaluation in howler monkeys (Alouatta caraya) and capuchin monkeys (Sapajus apella): A comparative study","authors":"Gessiane Pereira da Silva,&nbsp;Thyago Habner de Souza Pereira,&nbsp;Josi Teixeira de Melo,&nbsp;Aline Amaral Imbeloni,&nbsp;Rafael do Santos de Andrade,&nbsp;Maria Vivina Barros Monteiro,&nbsp;Frederico Ozanan Barros Monteiro,&nbsp;Rafaela S. C. Takeshita","doi":"10.1111/jmp.12644","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jmp.12644","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Evaluation of blood parameters in captive non-human primates (NHPs) is crucial for monitoring their health and ensuring that their environment meets their physiological requirements.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We performed hemogram, serum biochemistry, and parasitological exams in 20 howler monkeys and 21 capuchin monkeys.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In both species, over 50% of the individuals presented at least one parasite. There was a negative effect of age on red blood cell (RBC), white blood cell, platelets, total protein, globulin, and alkaline phosphatase, and a positive effect on the A:G ratio, gamma-glutamyl transferase, and mean platelet volume (MPV). Capuchin monkeys presented the highest platelets and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) values and howler monkeys presented the highest MPV, aspartate aminotransferase, ALT, amylase, glucose, bilirubin, and triglycerides values. We observed an interaction between species and sex on RBC, Htc, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, and cholesterol.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Species differences found in blood parameters may reflect differences in physiological adaptations associated with ecological and morphological traits and are clinically relevant for evaluating animal health and the suitability of breeding programs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Primatology","volume":"52 3","pages":"170-185"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9678805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Congenital adactyly and oligodactyly with metatarsal hypoplasia in two rhesus monkeys","authors":"Bárbara C. S. Meireles,&nbsp;Beatriz Goldschmidt,&nbsp;Gabriel M. Leal,&nbsp;Fabiano Dias,&nbsp;Natalia F. Cordeiro,&nbsp;Paulo R. F. Filho,&nbsp;Marllus L. Barros","doi":"10.1111/jmp.12643","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jmp.12643","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Congenital digital defects, particularly adactyly and oligodactyly, have been reported frequently in humans, however, their occurrence in rhesus monkeys is rare, mainly in the hind limbs. We present here for the first time, two female rhesus monkeys with unilateral congenital toe defects with metatarsal involvement. One showing adactyly and the other oligodactyly. In this report, we present the clinical/radiological details of these cases as well as discuss the risk factors possibly involved, such as contact with pesticides and genetic factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":16439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Primatology","volume":"52 3","pages":"205-209"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9728841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Expression of the melatonergic system during meiotic maturation of cynomolgus monkey cumulus–oocyte complexes","authors":"Sanghoon Lee,&nbsp;Hyo-Gu Kang,&nbsp;Pil-Soo Jeong,&nbsp;Bong-Seok Song,&nbsp;Won Seok Choi,&nbsp;Yeung Bae Jin,&nbsp;Jae-Won Huh,&nbsp;Sun-Uk Kim,&nbsp;Bo-Woong Sim","doi":"10.1111/jmp.12641","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jmp.12641","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Melatonin is a multifunctional hormone synthesized in the pineal gland and peripheral reproductive tissues that regulates many biological processes. There is increasing evidence for a role of melatonin in oocyte maturation and embryonic development in various mammals. However, no study has reported evidence for the existence of melatonergic system, such as melatonin synthesis enzymes, melatonin membrane receptors, or melatonin binding sites in non-human primate cumulus–oocyte complexes (COCs).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and immunocytochemistry were performed to detect transcripts and proteins of the rate-limiting enzyme in melatonin synthesis (arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase, AANAT), melatonin membrane receptors (MT1 and MT2), and a melatonin binding site (NRH: quinone oxidoreductase 2, NQO2) in cynomolgus monkey COCs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>RT-PCR analyses revealed the presence of <i>AANAT</i>, <i>MT1</i>, <i>MT2</i>, and <i>NQO2</i> transcripts in granulosa cells, germinal vesicle (GV)- and metaphase II (MII)-stage cumulus cells, and oocytes. Immunocytochemistry revealed the presence of AANAT, MT1, MT2, and NQO2 proteins in GV- and MII-stage COCs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Our results provide the first evidence for the existence of the rate-limiting enzyme required for melatonin synthesis, melatonin membrane receptors, and a melatonin binding site in non-human primate COCs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Primatology","volume":"52 3","pages":"163-169"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jmp.12641","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10048553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adiponectin levels in captive Owl Monkeys (Aotus sp.)","authors":"André Luis de Souza Teixeira,&nbsp;Welington Bandeira da Silva,&nbsp;Liana Villela de Gouvêa,&nbsp;Guilherme Nunes de Souza,&nbsp;Nádia Regina Pereira Almosny,&nbsp;Nayro Xavier de Alencar","doi":"10.1111/jmp.12640","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jmp.12640","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The mean serum value of adiponectin in captive <i>Aotus</i> sp. is 541.99 ng/mL ± 73.05. There is no influence of sex or age, but there is a moderate positive correlation between body weight and adiponectin levels in males.</p>","PeriodicalId":16439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Primatology","volume":"52 3","pages":"186-189"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10030925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Atopic dermatitis in a chimpanzee (pan troglodytes verus)—A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge","authors":"Nicole P. M. Hoes,&nbsp;Hester van Bolhuis,&nbsp;Anouk C. M. Platteel,&nbsp;Mieke H. G. Leistra","doi":"10.1111/jmp.12638","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jmp.12638","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Diagnosis and treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) in chimpanzees are challenging. Validated allergy tests specific for chimpanzees are not available. A multifactorial management of atopic dermatitis is important. Successful management of AD has, to the best knowledge of the authors, not been described in chimpanzees.</p>","PeriodicalId":16439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Primatology","volume":"52 3","pages":"201-204"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9675247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Anesthetic effects of isoflurane and fentanyl infusion in capuchin monkeys (Sapajus sp) undergoing salpingectomy or deferentectomy, previously chemically restrained with ketamine–midazolam or ketamine–dexmedetomidine","authors":"Viviane Horta Gomes,&nbsp;Mayara Muniz Freitas,&nbsp;Thuane do Nascimento Morais,&nbsp;Thiago Queiroz de Menezes,&nbsp;Anieli Vidal Stocco,&nbsp;Marcela de Oliveira Loureiro da Silva,&nbsp;Daniel de Almeida Balthazar","doi":"10.1111/jmp.12639","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jmp.12639","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study evaluated the anesthetic and cardiorespiratory effects of two anesthetic protocols for salpingectomy or deferentectomy in capuchin monkeys (<i>Sapajus sp</i>).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Five capuchin monkeys (5 per group) received ketamine (20 mg/kg) combined with midazolam (0.5 mg/kg; group KM) or dexmedetomidine (5 μg/kg; group KD) intramuscularly. Anesthesia is induced with propofol intravenously and maintained with isoflurane. Before the start of surgery, fentanyl 3 μg/kg was administered IV, and continuous infusion (10 μg/kg/min) IV was started. Times and quality of anesthetic recovery were evaluated postoperatively.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>KM and KD resulted in adequate chemical restraint. KD resulted in bradycardia. Intraoperative heart rate and systolic blood pressure were higher in KM than in KD. Both groups had smooth recovery. Time to standing was longer in KM than in KD.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Both protocols allowed the performance of surgeries, with few cardiorespiratory effects. Anesthetic recovery was smooth and shorter in KD group.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Primatology","volume":"52 3","pages":"149-155"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9675239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Calcium salt crystalluria in a captive chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) population","authors":"Rachel H. Fendrich","doi":"10.1111/jmp.12637","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jmp.12637","url":null,"abstract":"Urinalysis is a rapid, non‐invasive method used to obtain diagnostic information on primates. While several studies have investigated dipstick and specific gravity values in chimpanzees, urine sediment analysis is often excluded. Crystalluria, observed during urine sediment analysis, can be benign or indicate renal pathologies.","PeriodicalId":16439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Primatology","volume":"52 3","pages":"156-162"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9672872","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Well-differentiated chrondrosarcoma in a cynomolgus macaque (Macaca fascicularis)","authors":"Sarah Ruth Walz,&nbsp;Ryan Patrick Traslavina,&nbsp;Byron Fredy Ruiz","doi":"10.1111/jmp.12636","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jmp.12636","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A cynomolgus macaque presented with an osteolytic lesion of the left femur. Histopathology was consistent with well-differentiated chondrosarcoma. No metastasis was found in chest radiographs out to 12 months. This case suggests survival out to 1 year without metastasis following amputation may be possible in NHPs with this condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":16439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Primatology","volume":"52 3","pages":"194-196"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9675218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Disseminated Mucor indicus infection in a marmoset (Callithrix sp.)","authors":"Eduardo Ferreira-Machado,&nbsp;Ticiana Brasil Ervedosa,&nbsp;Pedro Enrique Navas-Suárez,&nbsp;Ketlyn Bolsachini Figueiredo,&nbsp;Ana Carolina Souza Ramos de Carvalho,&nbsp;Juliana Possatto Fernandes Takahashi,&nbsp;Leonardo Tadeu de Araújo,&nbsp;Isis Paixão de Jesus,&nbsp;Julia de Carvalho,&nbsp;Thaís Sanches,&nbsp;Natália Coelho Couto de Azevedo Fernandes,&nbsp;Juliana Mariotti Guerra","doi":"10.1111/jmp.12634","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jmp.12634","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Mucormycosis is rarely described in Platyrrhines. Herein, we describe the pathologic and molecular features of a gastric and hepatic infection by <i>Mucor indicus</i> in a marmoset (<i>Callithrix</i> sp.).</p>","PeriodicalId":16439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Primatology","volume":"52 3","pages":"190-193"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10048037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of pair housing on behavior, cortisol, and clinical outcomes during quarantine-like procedures for rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta)","authors":"Martina N. Jackson,&nbsp;Melissa A. Truelove,&nbsp;Kimberly Williams,&nbsp;Jiandong Chen,&nbsp;Reneé H. Moore,&nbsp;Jennifer S. Wood,&nbsp;Joyce K. Cohen,&nbsp;Bloomsmith Mollie","doi":"10.1111/jmp.12635","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jmp.12635","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Compatible pair housing of macaques in research settings increases species-typical behaviors and facilitates beneficial social buffering. It is not yet established whether these benefits are maintained after intrafacility transfer and domestic quarantine, which are two stressors that can lead to behavioral and clinical abnormalities.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We evaluated 40 adolescent male rhesus macaques who were single- or pair-housed immediately following an intrafacility transfer. We measured behavior, fecal cortisol, body weight, and diarrhea occurrence. Body weight and diarrhea occurrence were also retrospectively analyzed in an additional 120 adolescent rhesus who underwent a similar transfer.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results and Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Pair-housed macaques exhibited less of some undesirable behaviors (e.g., self-clasping) and experienced less diarrhea than single-housed subjects; however, no significant differences in cortisol levels or alopecia measures were found. The demonstrated beneficial effects of pair housing for rhesus macaques following intrafacility transfer and adjustment suggest pairing upon arrival at a new facility will bolster animal welfare.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16439,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Primatology","volume":"52 2","pages":"108-120"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jmp.12635","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9543550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}