Funding for this research was provided by:
the Basic Scientific Research Projects of Provincial Higher Education Institutions in Heilongjiang Province (Contract grant number: 2018-KYYWFMY-0055)
the Research Project of Heilongjiang Provincial Health Commission. (Contract grant number: 20231414020208)
Article History
Received: 7 October 2024
Accepted: 6 January 2025
First Online: 20 January 2025
Declarations
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: The authors have no relevant financial or non-financial interests to disclose.
: Animal experimental protocols and procedures were performed under the approval of the animal care committee at Mudanjiang Medical University (Ethical approval code: IACUC-20230618-056).
: Participants provided their verbal informed consent for animal blood sampling as well as for the related survey questions. Collection of blood samples was carried out adhering to the regulations and guidelines on animal welfare.
: Not applicable.