Light microscopic and ultrastructural characteristics of heterophil toxicity and leftshifting in green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) from Taiwan
Journal
Zoological Studies
Journal Volume
59
Pages
1-12
Date Issued
2020
Author(s)
Wang, Y.-F.
Li, T.-H.
Jiang, Y.-F.
Chi, C.-H.
Cheng, I.-J.
Cheng, C.-H.
Sun, R.
Abstract
= 0.445). In conclusion, this is the first study to describe the ultrastructural characteristics of reptile TC and LS heterophils. Wright-Giemsa stain and Liu's stain were suitable staining methods for the microscopic observations of TC and LS heterophil in sea turtles. Given the poor correlation between TC and/or LS and clinical findings, TC and LS are not a suitable diagnostic indicator of green sea turtles' inflammation status.
Type
journal article