| Literature DB >> 23733750 |
Despina Siolas1, Gregory J Hannon.
Abstract
Tumor graft models (also known as patient-derived xenografts or PDX) are based on the transfer of primary tumors directly from the patient into an immunodeficient mouse. Because PDX mice are derived from human tumors, they offer a tool for developing anticancer therapies and personalized medicine for patients with cancer. In addition, these models can be used to study metastasis and tumor genetic evolution. This review examines the development, challenges, and broad use of these attractive preclinical models. ©2013 AACREntities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23733750 PMCID: PMC3766500 DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-13-1069
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cancer Res ISSN: 0008-5472 Impact factor: 12.701