Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6077056 | Journal of Investigative Dermatology | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A recent publication questions the suitability of mice as a model for the human inflammatory response and has fueled the continuing debate about the suitability of mice as models for human disease. We discuss recent advances in disease modeling using mice, and the genetic factors that need to be considered when trying to recapitulate aspects of human disease. Failure to appreciate the important differences between human and mouse biology and genetics underlying attempts to generate faithful models frequently leads to poor outcomes. Closely coordinated human and model organism studies are essential to provide traction for translational research.
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Authors
John P. Sundberg, Derry C. Roopenian, Edison T. Liu, Paul N. Schofield,