Table I.
Demographic data for cats selected in this study from which liver samples originated. Samples were assessed for metallothionein and Ki-67 labelling, inflammation, fibrosis, and bile duct proliferation.
| Group | Sex | Age (years) | Breed | Number of cats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCH | Female | 1 to 5 | Balinese | 1 |
| DLH | 3 | |||
| DSH | 1 | |||
| Siamese | 1 | |||
| 6 to 10 | DMH | 1 | ||
| DSH | 3 | |||
| Unknown breed | 1 | |||
| 11 to 15 | DLH | 1 | ||
| DSH | 3 | |||
| Siamese | 1 | |||
| Unknown breed | 1 | |||
| 16 to 20 | Unknown breed | 1 | ||
| Unknown age | DSH | 2 | ||
| Male | 1 to 5 | DLH | 1 | |
| DSH | 1 | |||
| 6 to 10 | DMH | 1 | ||
| DSH | 1 | |||
| Unknown breed | 1 | |||
| 11 to 15 | DSH | 4 | ||
| Himalayan | 1 | |||
| Manx | 1 | |||
| 16 to 20 | DLH | 1 | ||
| DSH | 1 | |||
| Unknown breed | 1 | |||
| Control | Female | 1 to 5 | DSH | 2 |
| Unknown age | Unknown breed | 1 | ||
| Male | 1 to 5 | DMH | 1 | |
| Unknown age | Unknown breed | 1 |
DLH — Domestic long hair; DMH — Domestic medium hair; DSH — Domestic short hair.