Transcriptional Biomarkers and Immunohistochemistry for Detection of Illicit Dexamethasone Administration in Veal Calves
Corticosteroids such as Dexamethasone (DEX) are commonly licensed for therapy in meat animals due to their known pharmacological properties. However, their misuse aimed to achieve anabolic effects is often found by National Residues Control Plans. The setup of a complementary “biomarker based” metho...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-06-01
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Series: | Foods |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/12/1810 |