About this Research Topic
The field of veterinary and comparative omics in hematology and transfusion medicine is a burgeoning area of research. Omics technologies, which allow for a comprehensive cellular analysis through the simultaneous examination of thousands of molecules, have been widely applied in human medicine, particularly in transfusion medicine. However, their application in veterinary medicine is still in its infancy. The current state of knowledge reveals that omics technologies, including proteomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics, have been instrumental in uncovering complex molecular pathways within blood bags during storage. Despite these advancements, there is a significant gap in the application of these technologies in veterinary research due to the high costs and challenges associated with their implementation.
The primary goal of this research topic is to comparatively study the species-specific omics features of fresh and stored red blood cells (RBCs) with a focus on their clinical implications in veterinary transfusion medicine. This includes the identification of potential markers for ideal donor selection, the development of species-specific additive solutions and processing techniques for blood units, and the comparative study of storage lesions in different species. Additionally, the research aims to explore new strategies to prevent these lesions and investigate potential post-transfusion adverse events in veterinary recipients.
The scope of this research topic is twofold. Firstly, it aims to expand the understanding of species suitable for use as animal models through a comparative perspective. Secondly, it seeks to contribute to the development of animal-targeted procedures in a strictly veterinary view. We welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Comparative omics findings in veterinary and comparative hematology and transfusion medicine.
- Application of omics technologies to humans and domestic, exotic, and wild animals.
- Identification of potential markers for ideal donor selection.
- Development of species-specific additive solutions and processing techniques for blood units.
- Comparative study of storage lesions in different species.
- Exploration of new strategies to prevent storage lesions.
- Investigation of potential post-transfusion adverse events in veterinary recipients.
The primary goal of this research topic is to comparatively study the species-specific omics features of fresh and stored red blood cells (RBCs) with a focus on their clinical implications in veterinary transfusion medicine. This includes the identification of potential markers for ideal donor selection, the development of species-specific additive solutions and processing techniques for blood units, and the comparative study of storage lesions in different species. Additionally, the research aims to explore new strategies to prevent these lesions and investigate potential post-transfusion adverse events in veterinary recipients.
The scope of this research topic is twofold. Firstly, it aims to expand the understanding of species suitable for use as animal models through a comparative perspective. Secondly, it seeks to contribute to the development of animal-targeted procedures in a strictly veterinary view. We welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Comparative omics findings in veterinary and comparative hematology and transfusion medicine.
- Application of omics technologies to humans and domestic, exotic, and wild animals.
- Identification of potential markers for ideal donor selection.
- Development of species-specific additive solutions and processing techniques for blood units.
- Comparative study of storage lesions in different species.
- Exploration of new strategies to prevent storage lesions.
- Investigation of potential post-transfusion adverse events in veterinary recipients.
Keywords: metabolomic, lipidomic, proteomic, genomic, hemathology, transfusion medicine, animals, humans, comparative medicine
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