Identification of transferrin in Atlantic cod Gadus morhua epidermal mucus

The previously unreported presence of transferrin in Atlantic cod Gadus morhua epidermal mucus is described. A less destructive sampling method, which may result in decreased epidermal tissue damage, is discussed.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of Fish Biology
Main Authors: Easy, R. H., Trippel, E. A., Burt, M. D. B., Cone, D. K.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8649.2012.03452.x
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Summary:The previously unreported presence of transferrin in Atlantic cod Gadus morhua epidermal mucus is described. A less destructive sampling method, which may result in decreased epidermal tissue damage, is discussed.