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<p>Currently, studies conducted on animal models provide new insight into the aetiology and course of various pathological conditions in humans. Due to the cause of disease, animal models can be divided into two categories: natural models, such as nude mice, and induced models, such as transgenic pigs. This article discusses several examples of animal models and their contributions to the development of effective therapies for human diseases such as muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, and atherosclerosis. In addition, we presented the latest news on gene therapy, xenotransplantation, and drug trials in humans and animals.</p>
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Currently, studies conducted on animal models provide new insight into the aetiology and course of various pathological conditions in humans. Due to the cause of disease, animal models can be divided into two categories: natural models, such as nude mice, and induced models, such as transgenic pigs. This article discusses several examples of animal models and their contributions to the development of effective therapies for human diseases such as muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, and atherosclerosis. In addition, we presented the latest news on gene therapy, xenotransplantation, and drug trials in humans and animals.

Animal models for the treatment of human diseases

Department of Reproductive Biotechnology and Cryoconservation

Annals of Animal Science

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Currently, studies conducted on animal models provide new insight into the aetiology and course of various pathological conditions in humans. Due to the cause...

Animal models for the treatment of human diseases

Published Online: May 10, 2024

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Received: Nov 06, 2023

Accepted: Apr 26, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2024-0058

Keywords
animal models, natural models, induced models, transgenic models, xenotransplantation, human trials

© 2024 Jacek Jura, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Animal models for the treatment of human diseases

Published Online: May 10, 2024

Page range: -

Received: Nov 06, 2023

Accepted: Apr 26, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2024-0058

Keywordsanimal models, natural models, induced models, transgenic models, xenotransplantation, human trials

© 2024 Jacek Jura, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
animal models, natural models, induced models, transgenic models, xenotransplantation, human trials