Publications by authors named "Atsushi Hirokawa"
Animals (Basel)
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Medical care for domestic dogs is now viewed as comparable to human medical care, emphasizing the importance of advanced testing methods for their health.*
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- This study aimed to develop a non-invasive technique for determining whole mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequences using fecal samples from two Japanese domestic dogs.*
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- Results showed that fecal samples could accurately provide mtDNA sequences, indicating potential applications for diagnosing mitochondrial diseases and identifying individual dogs in future veterinary care.*
Article Synopsis
- Recent advancements in gene therapy pose a risk for misuse in sports doping, highlighting the need for improved testing methods.
- Researchers aimed to create a gene doping model using a specific viral vector (rAAV9-h) in mice, which resulted in noticeable changes indicating successful genetic manipulation.
- The study established direct and indirect detection methods for gene doping through advanced qPCR assays, laying groundwork for future testing in athletes.
