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Cortisol Measurement in Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) Fur
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Biochemistry
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JoVE Journal Biochemistry
Cortisol Measurement in Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) Fur
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00:09 min

August 23, 2019

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  • 00:04Title
  • 00:54Koala Fur Cortisol Extraction
  • 03:34Internal Controls
  • 04:24Cortisol Analysis in Koala Fur Extracts
  • 06:53Results: Cortisol Measurement in Koala Fur
  • 08:05Conclusion

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We present a protocol to determine the optimal extraction solvent to measure cortisol from koala fur. The solvents used in this protocol are methanol, ethanol and isopropanol. Determining an optimal extraction solvent will aid in reliably measuring fur to determine the impact of chronic stress on koalas.

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