Validation of immunoassays shows variations in thyroid hormones across age and sex in orangutans, indicating potential implications for their health.
Age and sex-related variation in circulating thyroid hormone concentrations in orangutans is described. Elevated TSH levels are the most consistent finding in orangutans with clinical signs of hypothyroidism.
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