The Cinderella Effect: Searching for the Best Fit between Mouse Models and Human Diseases.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2013
JAX Source
J Invest Dermatol 2013 Nov; 133(11):2509-13.
ISSN
1523-1747
PMID
23812235
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. J Invest Dermatol 2013 Nov; 133(11):2509-13
Recommended Citation
Sundberg JP,
Roopenian DC,
Liu E,
Schofield P.
The Cinderella Effect: Searching for the Best Fit between Mouse Models and Human Diseases. J Invest Dermatol 2013 Nov; 133(11):2509-13.