Transgenic Mouse Models Transferred into the Test Tube: New Perspectives for Developmental Toxicity Testing In Vitro?
Owner/Developer: Trends in Pharmacological Sciences
| Country: | Netherlands |
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| Languages: | English |
| Url: | http://www.cell.com/trends/pharmacological-sciences/fulltext/S0165-6147(16)30076-1 |
| Description: |
Despite our increasing understanding of molecular mechanisms controlling embryogenesis, the identification and characterization of teratogenic substances still heavily relies on animal testing. Embryonic development depends on cell-autonomous and non-autonomous processes including spatiotemporally regulated extracellular signaling activities. These have been elucidated in transgenic mouse models harboring easily detectable reporter genes under the control of evolutionarily conserved signaling cascades. We propose combining these transgenic mouse models and cells derived thereof with existing alternative toxicological testing strategies. This would enable the plausibility of in vitro data to be verified in light of in vivo data and, ultimately, facilitate regulatory acceptance of in vitro test methods. |
| Category: | Publication |
| Channel: | Website |
| Audience: | Scientists - Industry - Researchers |
| User access: | Open access |
| Updating frequency: | 2016 |
| Relevance: | Replacement |
| Purpose: | Fundamental studies - Documentation and information |
| Technology/Tools: | Alternative test methods (in vitro) - Animal testing (in vivo) - Stem cells |
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