Publications by authors named "Thais Mattos Estruc"
Article Synopsis
- - Marmosets (Callithrix spp) are small monkeys used in research, but detailed information about their kidney anatomy and blood supply is limited, prompting this study to gather basic anatomical data for future research.
- - The study involved dissecting 50 marmoset cadavers to analyze kidney size and positioning, finding that female marmosets had larger kidneys, and that the right kidney was typically positioned higher than the left in both sexes.
- - Results showed a consistent correlation between the body length and kidney length, with kidney locations varying but generally aligning with patterns seen in other primates, indicating anatomical similarities across species.
Various animal models are used for research; however, non-human primates are well suited for biomedical research owing to their genetic homology with humans. The objective of this research was the anatomical characterization of red howler's kidneys in view of the scarcity of information in the literature. Protocols were approved by the Committee for Ethics in the Use of Animals at the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (number 018/2017).
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