Hematological and biochemical values of Common Marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) fed with fortified diet

Tushara  Vijaykumar; Sandip C Gondhalekar; Siddhanath M  Metkari; Vikas D Dighe

doi:10.48165/jlas.2021.4.2.5

Authors

Tushara Vijaykumar ICMR- National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai, India, 400012 Author
Sandip C Gondhalekar ICMR- National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai, India, 400012 Author
Siddhanath M Metkari ICMR- National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai, India, 400012 Author
Vikas D Dighe Scientist D and In-charge, National Centre for Preclinical Reproductive and Genetic Toxicology, ICMR- National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai, India, 400012 Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/jlas.2021.4.2.5

Keywords:

Common Marmoset, New World Primate, Animal Model, Hematology, captive-bred

Abstract

The Common Marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) is the smallest non-human primate which is used frequently in biomedical research. The approximate 88-97% of similarity with human genome makes them a preferable option for use as laboratory model of human diseases and safety assessment. The present study was undertaken to provide a clinically relevant reference range for both haematology and serological parameters of Callithrix jacchus at the experimental animal facility of ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (NIRRH), which houses the largest captive-bred colony of Common Marmosets in existence. The data also gives the ambient environmental conditions in the laboratory cages and food supplement with their nutritive values to uphold the healthy colony of marmoset. We have generated an information from the values obtained in our study of 40 male and 40 female adult Common Marmoset. The hematological and biochemical values of Common Marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) fed with fortified diet were comparable with values reported by other researchers. These results will serve as a reference to evaluate the physiological and health status of C. jacchus populations, which may be useful for further research.

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