Acclimation and Blood Sampling: Effects on Stress Markers in C57Bl/6J Mice

Blood sampling in rodents is common practice in scientific studies. Some of the refined methods widely used are the puncture of the saphenous vein or tail vein, or even tail docking. The handling needs of these different blood sampling methods are different and can directly affect stress, increasing...

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Main Authors: Nerea Marin, Amparo Moragon, Domingo Gil, Francisco Garcia-Garcia, Viviana Bisbal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/18/2816