| Literature DB >> 19571468 |
Hitomi Matsunari1, Hiroshi Nagashima.
Abstract
Pigs are increasingly being recognized as good large-animal models for translational research, linking basic science to clinical applications in order to establish novel therapeutics. This article reviews the current status and future prospects of genetically modified and cloned pigs in translational studies. It also highlights pigs specially designed as disease models, for xenotransplantation or to carry cell marker genes. Finally, use of porcine somatic stem and progenitor cells in preclinical studies of cell transplantation therapy is also discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19571468 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.20164
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Reprod Dev ISSN: 0916-8818 Impact factor: 2.214