Alpha-Amylase Activity in Feline Saliva: An Analytical Validation of an Automated Assay for Its Measurement and a Pilot Study on Its Changes Following Acute Stress and Due to Urinary Tract Pathologies
Salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) increases in response to stressful stimuli in a number of animal species, and it is considered a biomarker of sympathetic nervous system activation. However, no studies have been performed in which sAA has been measured in cats. The aim of this study was to perform an an...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/14/2074 |
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