Olfactory neuron biopsies in dogs: A feasibility pilot study

Olfactory neurons obtained through nasal biopsy were characterized. Using standard immunohistochemical techniques, nascent, developing, and mature neurons were identified in the tissues obtained. This technique shows that aspects of canine olfactory function may be potentially assessed using a relat...

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Published in:	Applied animal behaviour science Vol. 105; no. 4; pp. 351 - 357
Main Authors:	Overall, Karen L., Arnold, Steve E.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier B.V 01-07-2007
Subjects:	biopsy Canine-cognition dogs immunohistochemistry nasal biopsy Nasal biopsy dogs Olfaction Olfactory neuron sensory neurons smell Olfactory neuron Nasal biopsy dogs Canine-cognition Olfaction
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Summary:	Olfactory neurons obtained through nasal biopsy were characterized. Using standard immunohistochemical techniques, nascent, developing, and mature neurons were identified in the tissues obtained. This technique shows that aspects of canine olfactory function may be potentially assessed using a relatively simple and minimally invasive biopsy technique. Such samples provide direct access to neuronal tissue that is otherwise difficult to obtain and assess in living animals. This technique may have potential value to those interested in assessing olfactory abilities in dogs.
Bibliography:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2006.11.011 ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23
ISSN:	0168-1591 1872-9045
DOI:	10.1016/j.applanim.2006.11.011