Genetically engineered pigs as models for human disease

Genetically modified animals are vital for gaining a proper understanding of disease mechanisms. Mice have long been the mainstay of basic research into a wide variety of diseases but are not always the most suitable means of translating basic knowledge into clinical application. The shortcomings of...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Carolin Perleberg, Alexander Kind, Angelika Schnieke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Company of Biologists 2018-01-01
Series:Disease Models & Mechanisms
Subjects:
Pig
Online Access:http://dmm.biologists.org/content/11/1/dmm030783