Animal Models for In Vivo Lactation Studies: Anatomy, Physiology and Milk Compositions in the Most Used Non-Clinical Species: A Contribution from the ConcePTION Project

Animal Models for In Vivo Lactation Studies: Anatomy, Physiology and Milk Compositions in the Most Used Non-Clinical Species: A Contribution from the ConcePTION Project

The present review aims to summarize the main features of mammary gland anatomy, and the physiology of lactation and colostrum/milk in the most commonly used animal species for regulatory toxicity. The final goal is the selection of a preferred animal species to be enrolled in studies investigating...

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Main Authors: Domenico Ventrella, Nurit Ashkenazi, Alberto Elmi, Karel Allegaert, Camilla Aniballi Anthony DeLise, Patrick John Devine, Anne Smits, Lilach Steiner, Monica Forni, Michele Bouisset-Leonard, Maria Laura Bacci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
animal models
mammary gland
lactation
milk
colostrum
mice
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/3/714

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