Development of metastasis factor for canine and feline cancer by plasma free amino acids

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 15K18793
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Veterinary medical science
• Research Institution: Tottori University
• Principal Investigator: Azuma Kazuo 鳥取大学, 農学部, 准教授 (50721841)
• Project Period (FY): 2015-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: アミノ酸 / 腫瘍 / 犬 / 脳腫瘍

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In this study, the efficiency of plasma free amino acids levels (PFAA) as a metastasis factor for canine and feline cancer is investigated. We developed the simple and quick analysis method for canine PFAA levels. We observed food intakes affects PFAA levels in dogs. In the canine brain tumor patients, some PFAA levels were altered according to the brain tumor. These results indicate that we might tumor metastasis by measuring PFAA levels in companion animals.

Free Research Field

臨床獣医学