Title: Delphinid postmortem vitreous humor biochemistry as proxy for antemortem blood analyte concentrations.
Authors: Zorotrian, Tiffany; Stern, Adam W.; Costidis, Alexander; Harms, Craig A.; Gao, Hanzhi; Fontaine, Christine; Adams, Hayley R.
Abstract: The article published in Marine Mammal Science explores the use of postmortem vitreous humor (VH) biochemistry as a proxy for antemortem blood analyte concentrations in delphinids. The study analyzed samples from stranded delphinids, including bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins, Risso's dolphins, and white-beaked dolphins. Results indicated that certain analytes, such as urea nitrogen (UN) and chloride (Cl), showed high agreement between VH and serum/plasma concentrations, while others like creatinine (CREA) and osmolality (Osmol_calc) displayed consistent differences. The study highlights the potential forensic utility of VH biochemistry in delphinids, providing valuable insights into antemortem health status and metabolic state.
Subjects: CLINICAL chemistry; HURRICANE Florence, 2018; VITREOUS humor; BOTTLENOSE dolphin; WILCOXON signed-rank test; CREATININE; HYPERGLYCEMIA; DIABETIC acidosis
Publication: Marine Mammal Science, 2025, Vol 41, Issue 1, p1
ISSN: 0824-0469
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1111/mms.13157

Delphinid postmortem vitreous humor biochemistry as proxy for antemortem blood analyte concentrations.

Zorotrian, Tiffany; Stern, Adam W.; Costidis, Alexander; Harms, Craig A.; Gao, Hanzhi; Fontaine, Christine; Adams, Hayley R.