Cutaneous exposure to food allergens through a disrupted skin barrier is recognized as an important cause of food allergy,and the cutaneous sensitized mouse model has been established to investigate relevant allergic ...Cutaneous exposure to food allergens through a disrupted skin barrier is recognized as an important cause of food allergy,and the cutaneous sensitized mouse model has been established to investigate relevant allergic disorders.However,the role of different genetic backgrounds of mice on immune responses to food allergens upon epicutaneous sensitization is largely unknown.In this study,two strains of mice,i.e.,the BALB/c and C57BL/6 mice,were epicutaneously sensitized with ovalbumin on atopic dermatitis(AD)-like skin lesions,followed by intragastric challenge to induce IgE-mediated food allergy.Allergic outcomes were measured as clinical signs,specific antibodies and cytokines,and immune cell subpopulations,as well as changes in intestinal barrier function and gut microbiota.Results showed that both strains of mice exhibited typical food-allergic symptoms with a Th2-skewed response.The C57BL/6 mice,rather than the BALB/c mice,were fitter for establishing an epicutaneously sensitized model of food allergy since a stronger Th2-biased response and severer disruptions in the intestinal barrier and gut homeostasis were observed.This study provides knowledge for selecting an appropriate mouse model to study food-allergic responses associated with AD-like skin lesions and highlights the role of genetic variations in the immune mechanism underlying pathogenesis of food allergy.展开更多
Dry eye disease(DED) is one of the most common chronic multifactorial ocular surface diseases with high prevalence and complex pathogenesis. DED results in several ocular discomforts, vision fluctuation, and even pote...Dry eye disease(DED) is one of the most common chronic multifactorial ocular surface diseases with high prevalence and complex pathogenesis. DED results in several ocular discomforts, vision fluctuation, and even potential damage of the ocular surface, bringing heavy burdens both on individuals and the society. The pathology of DED consists of tear film hyperosmolarity and immune responses on the ocular surface. Mice are widely used for developing models that simulate human DED features for investigating its pathogenesis and treatment. DED can be classified into aqueous-deficiency dry eye(ADDE) and evaporative dry eye(EDE). ADDE can be further divided into Sj?gren syndrome dry eye(SSDE) and non-Sj?gren syndrome dry eye(NSSDE). SSDE mouse models include natural strains, typified by non-obese diabetic(NOD) mice, and genetically engineered ones, like Aire-/-and Id3 knockout mice. Intrinsic EDE mainly refers to meibomian gland dysfunction(MGD). Eda-/-Tabby, Sod1-/-, Elovl1-/-are the most common transgenic MGD mouse models. Transgenic mouse models provide useful tools for studying the pathogenesis of DED and evaluating its novel therapies. This review compares the major transgenic dry eye mouse models and discusses their applications in DED research.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the therapeutic potential of adipose-derived stem cells(ADSCs) for limited cutaneous scleroderma(LS) in mouse models,Methods: ADSCs were isolated from pathogen-free female C57BL/6 mice and LS...Objective: To investigate the therapeutic potential of adipose-derived stem cells(ADSCs) for limited cutaneous scleroderma(LS) in mouse models,Methods: ADSCs were isolated from pathogen-free female C57BL/6 mice and LS was induced in wild type(WT) C57BL/6 mice via daily injection of bleomycin(0.1 m L x 300 μg/m L) for 4 weeks; then the ADSCs were subcutaneously injected into the dorsal area in the model treatment group,and 100 μL of phosphate buffered saline(PBS) solution was injected into the same site in the model control group,Green fluorescent protein(GFP) was used to track the cells using an in vivo imaging system on days 7,14,21 and 28 after transplantation,All mice were sacrificed and histologic analyses were performed after 4 weeks,and the skin thickness,collagen deposition and the total content of hydroxyproline were evaluated,Additionally,immunohistochemistry were performed to compare the tissue expression and distribution of TGF-β1 and VEGF between the ADSCs treatment group and the treatment control group,Results: WT C57BL/6 LS mouse model were successfully established and GFP in vivo fluorescence imaging showed that the translated ADSCs survived at the local for at least 4 weeks,Compared with the control group,the ADSCs treatment group significantly attenuated bleomycin-induced dermal fibrosis,reduced the skin thickness and the total content of hydroxyproline(P<0.05),The ADSCs treatment group displayed significantly lower levels of TGF-β1 and higher levels of VEGF than the control group(P<0.05),Conclusions: ADSCs may provide a feasible and practical treatment for autoimmune diseases such as LS and ameliorate dermal fibrosis.展开更多
Colorectal cancer(CRC)is the third most common diagnosed malignancy among both sexes in the United States as well as in the European Union.While the incidence and mortality rates in western,high developed countries ar...Colorectal cancer(CRC)is the third most common diagnosed malignancy among both sexes in the United States as well as in the European Union.While the incidence and mortality rates in western,high developed countries are declining,reflecting the success of screening programs and improved treatment regimen,a rise of the overall global CRC burden can be observed due to lifestyle changes paralleling an increasing human development index.Despite a growing insight into the biology of CRC and many therapeutic improvements in the recent decades,preclinical in vivo models are still indispensable for the development of new treatment approaches.Since the development of carcinogen-induced rodent models for CRC more than 80 years ago,a plethora of animal models has been established to study colon cancer biology.Despite tenuous invasiveness and metastatic behavior,these models are useful for chemoprevention studies and to evaluate colitis-related carcinogenesis.Genetically engineered mouse models(GEMM)mirror the pathogenesis of sporadic as well as inherited CRC depending on the specific molecular pathways activated or inhibited.Although the vast majority of CRC GEMM lack invasiveness,metastasis and tumor heterogeneity,they still have proven useful for examination of the tumor microenvironment as well as systemic immune responses;thus,supporting development of new therapeutic avenues.Induction of metastatic disease by orthotopic injection of CRC cell lines is possible,but the so generated models lack genetic diversity and the number of suited cell lines is very limited.Patient-derived xenografts,in contrast,maintain the pathological and molecular characteristics of the individual patient's CRC after subcutaneous implantation into immunodeficient mice and are therefore most reliable for preclinical drug development–even in comparison to GEMM or cell line-based analyses.However,subcutaneous patient-derived xenograft models are less suitable for studying most aspects of the tumor microenvironment and anti-tumoral immune responses.The authors review the distinct mouse models of CRC with an emphasis on their clinical relevance and shed light on the latest developments in the field of preclinical CRC models.展开更多
Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) is the fifth most common cancer, and obesity has been established as a risk factor for HCC development. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH) is apparently the key link between obesity and h...Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) is the fifth most common cancer, and obesity has been established as a risk factor for HCC development. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH) is apparently the key link between obesity and hepatocarcinogenesis, and obesity also accelerates HCC development synergistically with other risk factors, such as hepatitis virus infection and alcohol consumption. As an explanation for the pathogenesis of NASH, the so-called "two-hit" theory has been widely accepted, but recently, a better model, the so-called "multiple-hits hypothesis" was proposed, which states that many disease-promoting factors may occur in parallel, rather than consecutively. However, the overall mechanism remains largely unknown. Various cell-cell and organ-organ interactions are involved in the pathogenesis of NASH, and thus appropriate in vivo disease models are essential for a deeper understanding. However, replicating the full spectrum of human NASH has been difficult, as NASH involves obesity, insulin resistance, steatohepatitis, fibrosis, and ultimately HCC, and the lack of an appropriate mouse model has been a considerable barrier to determining the missing links among obesity, NASH, and HCC. In recent years, several innovative mouse models presenting obesity- and NASHassociated HCC have been established by modified diets, chemotoxic agents, genetic manipulation, or a combination of these factors, shedding some light on this complex network and providing new therapeutic strategies. Thus, in this paper, I review the mouse models of obesity- and NASH-associated HCC, especially focusing on recent advances and their clinical relevance.展开更多
The multifactorial and multistage pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)has fascinated a wide spectrum of scientists for decades.While a number of major risk factors have been identified,their mechanistic roles...The multifactorial and multistage pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)has fascinated a wide spectrum of scientists for decades.While a number of major risk factors have been identified,their mechanistic roles in hepatocarcinogenesis still need to be elucidated.Many tumor suppressor genes(TSGs)have been identified as being involved in HCC.These TSGs can be classified into two groups depending on the situation with respect to allelic mutation/loss in the tumors:the recessive TSGs with two required mutated alleles and the haploinsufficient TSGs with one required mutated allele.Hepatitis B virus(HBV)is one of the most important risk factors associated with HCC.Although mice cannot be infected with HBV due to the narrow host range of HBV and the lack of a proper receptor,one advantage of mouse models for HBV/HCC research is the numerous and powerfulgenetic tools that help investigate the phenotypic effects of viral proteins and allow the dissection of the dose-dependent action of TSGs.Here,we mainly focus on the application of mouse models in relation to HBV-associated HCC and on TSGs that act either in a recessive or in a haploinsufficient manner.Discoveries obtained using mouse models will have a great impact on HCC translational medicine.展开更多
Age-related hearing loss(AHL),or presbycusis,is the most common neurodegenerative disorder and top communication deficit of the aged population.Genetic predisposition is one of the major factors in the development of ...Age-related hearing loss(AHL),or presbycusis,is the most common neurodegenerative disorder and top communication deficit of the aged population.Genetic predisposition is one of the major factors in the development of AHL.Generally,AHL is associated with an age-dependent loss of sensory hair cells,spiral ganglion neurons and stria vascularis cells in the inner ear.Although the mechanisms leading to genetic hearing loss are not completely understood,caspase-family proteases function as important signals in the inner ear pathology.It is now accepted that mouse models are the best tools to study the mechanism of genetic hearing loss or AHL.Here,we provide a brief review of recent studies on hearing improvement in mouse models of AHL by anti-apoptotic treatment.展开更多
Colorectal cancer is a worldwide health burden,with high incidence and mortality,especially in the advanced stages of the disease.Preclinical models are very important and valuable to discover and validate early and s...Colorectal cancer is a worldwide health burden,with high incidence and mortality,especially in the advanced stages of the disease.Preclinical models are very important and valuable to discover and validate early and specific biomarkers as well as new therapeutic targets.In order to accomplish that,the animal models must replicate the clinical evolution of the disease in all of its phases.In this article,we review the existent mouse models,with their strengths and weaknesses in the replication of human cancer disease progression,with major focus on orthotopic models.展开更多
Alzheimer’s disease(AD)is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the most common form of dementia worldwide.As age is the main risk factor,>97%of all AD cases are of sporadic origin,potentiated by various ri...Alzheimer’s disease(AD)is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the most common form of dementia worldwide.As age is the main risk factor,>97%of all AD cases are of sporadic origin,potentiated by various risk factors associated with life style and starting at an age>60 years.Only<3%of AD cases are of genetic origin caused by mutations in the amyloid precursor protein or Presenilins 1 or 2,and symptoms already start at an age<30 years.In order to study progression of AD,as well as therapeutic strategies,mouse models are state-of-the-art.So far many transgenic mouse models have been developed and used,with mutations in the APP or presenilin or combinations(3×Tg,5×Tg).However,such transgenic mouse models more likely mimic the genetic form of AD and no information can be given how sporadic forms develop.Several risk genes,such as Apolipoprotein E4 and TREM-2 enhance the risk of sporadic AD,but also many risk factors associated with life style(e.g.,diabetes,hypercholesterolemia,stress)may play a role.In this review we discuss the current situation regarding AD mouse models,and the problems to develop a sporadic mouse model of AD.展开更多
An allelic variant of the protein tyrosin phosphatase non-receptor 22(PTPN22) gene, PTPN22 R620 W, constitutes the strongest non-HLA genetic risk factor for the development of type 1 diabetes(T1D). A numberstudies usi...An allelic variant of the protein tyrosin phosphatase non-receptor 22(PTPN22) gene, PTPN22 R620 W, constitutes the strongest non-HLA genetic risk factor for the development of type 1 diabetes(T1D). A numberstudies using mouse models have addressed how PTPN22 predisposes to T1D. PTPN22 downmodulation, overexpression or expression of the variant gene in genetically manipulated mice has generated controversial results. These discrepancies probably derive from the fact that PTPN22 has differential effects on innate and adaptive immune responses. Moreover, the effects of PTPN22 are dependent on other genetic variables. Here we discuss these findings and try to explain the discrepancies. Exploring the mechanism by which PTPN22 contributes to islet-specific autoimmunity could help us understand its role in T1D pathogenesis and exploit it as a potential therapeutic target to prevent the disease.展开更多
Background: Alzheimer's disease(AD) is a complex neurodegenerative disease. Due to the complexity of its molecular pathogenesis and the interaction of the numerous factors involved, the etiology and pathogenesis o...Background: Alzheimer's disease(AD) is a complex neurodegenerative disease. Due to the complexity of its molecular pathogenesis and the interaction of the numerous factors involved, the etiology and pathogenesis of AD have not been fully elucidated. Therefore, effective treatment for AD remains to be developed. Evodiamine, a quinolone alkaloid, has been found to improve learning and memory ability to in the APP^(swe)/PS1^(ΔE9) mouse model of dementia. However, the cytotoxicity and physicochemical properties of evodiamine have limited its use in the treatment of AD.Methods: Evodiamine and its derivatives were effectively synthesized by EDCImediated condensation at room temperature. These target compounds contained 1 thio-and 21 oxo-evodiamine derivatives with different substituted groups. The cytotoxicity of evodiamine and its derivatives and the neuroprotective effects of the evodiamine derivatives against H_2O_2-induced cell loss in SH-SY5 Y cells were investigated using the WST-8 assay. The Morris water-maze test was used to detect the effect of evodiamine and its derivatives on improving learning and memory in APP^(swe)/PS1^(ΔE9) mice.Results: In this study, a series of oxo-and thio-evodiamine derivatives was synthesized. Several derivatives showed lower cytotoxicity and stronger neuroprotective effects than evodiamine and elicited enhanced cognitive improvement, especially in the test of spatial memory in APP^(swe)/PS1^(ΔE9) mice.Conclusion: Our study provides insights for developing novel evodiamine derivatives for chemical intervention and treatment of AD.展开更多
Colorectal cancer(CRC) constitutes a major publichealth problem as the third most commonly diagnosed and third most lethal malignancy worldwide. The prevalence and the physical accessibility to colorectal tumors have ...Colorectal cancer(CRC) constitutes a major publichealth problem as the third most commonly diagnosed and third most lethal malignancy worldwide. The prevalence and the physical accessibility to colorectal tumors have made CRC an ideal model for the study of tumor genetics. Early research efforts using patient derived CRC samples led to the discovery of several highly penetrant mutations(e.g., APC, KRAS, MMR genes) in both hereditary and sporadic CRC tumors. This knowledge has enabled researchers to develop genetically engineered and chemically induced tumor models of CRC, both of which have had a substantial impact on our understanding of the molecular basis of CRC. Despite these advances, the morbidity and mortality of CRC remains a cause for concern and highlight the need to uncover novel genetic drivers of CRC. This review focuses on mouse models of CRC with particular emphasis on a newly developed cancer gene discovery tool, the Sleeping Beauty transposon-based mutagenesis model of CRC.展开更多
The number of patients with lifestyle-related diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and cancer, is increasing all over the world, and that of diabetics is increasi...The number of patients with lifestyle-related diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and cancer, is increasing all over the world, and that of diabetics is increasing especially rapidly. Diabetic animal models have played a key role in elucidating the etiology of diabetes and developing anti-diabetic drugs. In this review, we overviewed characteristics of diabetic mouse models and pharmacological evaluation using the diabetic models.展开更多
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the world. Many mouse models have been developed to evaluate features of colorectal cancer in humans. These can be grouped into genetically-engineered, chemi...Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the world. Many mouse models have been developed to evaluate features of colorectal cancer in humans. These can be grouped into genetically-engineered, chemically-induced, and inoculated models. However, none recapitulates all of the characteristics of human colorectal cancer. It is critical to use a specific mouse model to address a particular research question. Here, we review commonly used mouse models for human colorectal cancer.展开更多
Insulin resistance is a hallmark of type 2 diabetes. In an effort to understand and treat this condition, re searchers have used genetic manipulation of mice to uncover insulin signaling pathways and determine the eff...Insulin resistance is a hallmark of type 2 diabetes. In an effort to understand and treat this condition, re searchers have used genetic manipulation of mice to uncover insulin signaling pathways and determine the effects of their perturbation. After decades of research much has been learned, but the pathophysiology o insulin resistance in human diabetes remains contro versial, and treating insulin resistance remains a chal lenge. This review will discuss limitations of mouse models lacking select insulin signaling molecule genes In the most influential mouse models, glucose metabo lism differs from that of humans at the cellular, organ and whole-organism levels, and these differences limi the relevance and benefit of the mouse models both in terms of mechanistic investigations and therapeutic development. These differences are due partly to im mutable differences in mouse and human biology, and partly to the failure of genetic modifications to produce an accurate model of human diabetes. Several fac tors often limit the mechanistic insights gained from experimental mice to the particular species and strain including: developmental effects, unexpected meta bolic adjustments, genetic background effects, and technical issues. We conclude that the limitations and weaknesses of genetically modified mouse models of insulin resistance underscore the need for redirection of research efforts toward methods that are more directly relevant to human physiology.展开更多
Skeletal metastases result in significant morbidity and mortality.This is particularly true of cancers with a strong predilection for the bone,such as breast,prostate,and lung cancers.There is currently no reliable cu...Skeletal metastases result in significant morbidity and mortality.This is particularly true of cancers with a strong predilection for the bone,such as breast,prostate,and lung cancers.There is currently no reliable cure for skeletal metastasis,and palliative therapy options are limited.The Wnt signaling pathway has been found to play an integral role in the process of skeletal metastasis and may be an important clinical target.Several experimental models of skeletal metastasis have been used to find new biomarkers and test new treatments.In this review,we discuss pathologic process of bone metastasis,the roles of the Wnt signaling,and the available experimental models and treatments.展开更多
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal of human malignancies ranking 4th among cancer-related death in the western world and in the United States,and potent therapeutic options are lacking.Although during the las...Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal of human malignancies ranking 4th among cancer-related death in the western world and in the United States,and potent therapeutic options are lacking.Although during the last few years there have been important advances in the understanding of the molecular events responsible for the development of pancreatic cancer,currently specific mechanisms of treatment resistance remain poorly understood and new effective systemic drugs need to be developed and probed.In vivo models to study pancreatic cancer and approach this issue remain limited and present different molecular features that must be considered in the studies depending on the purpose to fit special research themes.In the last few years,several genetically engineered mouse models of pancreatic exocrine neoplasia have been developed.These models mimic the disease as they reproduce genetic alterations implicated in the progression of pancreatic cancer.Genetic alterations such as activating mutations in KRas,or TGFb and/or inactivation of tumoral suppressors such as p53,INK4A/ARF BRCA2 and Smad4 are the most common drivers to pancreatic carcinogenesis and have been used to create transgenic mice.These mouse models have a spectrum of pathologic changes,from pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia to lesions that progress histologically culminating in fully invasive and metastatic disease and represent the most useful preclinical model system.These models can characterize the cellular and molecular pathology of pancreatic neoplasia and cancer and constitute the best tool to investigate new therapeutic approaches,chemopreventive and/or anticancer treatments.Here,we review and update the current mouse models that reproduce different stages of human pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and will have clinical relevance in future pancreatic cancer developments.展开更多
Primary liver cancer remains one of the most lethal malignancies worldwide. Due to differences in prevalence of etiological factors the incidence of primary liver can-cer varies among the world, with a peak in East-As...Primary liver cancer remains one of the most lethal malignancies worldwide. Due to differences in prevalence of etiological factors the incidence of primary liver can-cer varies among the world, with a peak in East-Asia. As this disease is still lethal in most of the cases, research has to be done to improve our understanding of the disease, offering insights for possible treatment options. For this purpose, animal models are widely used, especially mouse models. In this review, we describe the different types of mouse models used in liver cancer research, with emphasis on genetically engineered mice used in this field. We focus on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), as this is by far the most common type of primary liver cancer, accounting for 70%-85% of cases.展开更多
Parkinson's disease,the most common movement disorder,has a strong neuroinflammatory aspect.This is evident by increased pro-inflammatory cytokines in the serum,and the presence of activated microglial cells,and i...Parkinson's disease,the most common movement disorder,has a strong neuroinflammatory aspect.This is evident by increased pro-inflammatory cytokines in the serum,and the presence of activated microglial cells,and inflammatory cytokines in the substantia nigra of post-mortem brains as well as cerebrospinal fluid of Parkinson's disease patients.The central and peripheral neuroinflammatory aspects of Parkinson's disease can be investigated in vivo via administration of the inflammagen lipopolysaccharide,a component of the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria.In this mini-review,we will critically evaluate different routes of lipopolysaccharide administration(including intranasal systemic and ste reotasic),their relevance to clinical Parkinson's disease as well as the recent findings in lipopolysaccharide mouse models.We will also share our own expe riences with systemic and intrastriatal lipopolysaccharide models in C57BL/6 mice and will discuss the usefulness of lipopolysaccharide mouse models for future research in the field.展开更多
基金the financial support received from the Natural Science Foundation of China(32202202 and 31871735)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(LGN22C200027)the Open Fund of the Key Laboratory of Biosafety Detection for Zhejiang Market Regulation(2022BS004)。
文摘Cutaneous exposure to food allergens through a disrupted skin barrier is recognized as an important cause of food allergy,and the cutaneous sensitized mouse model has been established to investigate relevant allergic disorders.However,the role of different genetic backgrounds of mice on immune responses to food allergens upon epicutaneous sensitization is largely unknown.In this study,two strains of mice,i.e.,the BALB/c and C57BL/6 mice,were epicutaneously sensitized with ovalbumin on atopic dermatitis(AD)-like skin lesions,followed by intragastric challenge to induce IgE-mediated food allergy.Allergic outcomes were measured as clinical signs,specific antibodies and cytokines,and immune cell subpopulations,as well as changes in intestinal barrier function and gut microbiota.Results showed that both strains of mice exhibited typical food-allergic symptoms with a Th2-skewed response.The C57BL/6 mice,rather than the BALB/c mice,were fitter for establishing an epicutaneously sensitized model of food allergy since a stronger Th2-biased response and severer disruptions in the intestinal barrier and gut homeostasis were observed.This study provides knowledge for selecting an appropriate mouse model to study food-allergic responses associated with AD-like skin lesions and highlights the role of genetic variations in the immune mechanism underlying pathogenesis of food allergy.
基金Supported by the Science&Technology Department of Sichuan Province(China)Funding Project(No.2021YFS0221)。
文摘Dry eye disease(DED) is one of the most common chronic multifactorial ocular surface diseases with high prevalence and complex pathogenesis. DED results in several ocular discomforts, vision fluctuation, and even potential damage of the ocular surface, bringing heavy burdens both on individuals and the society. The pathology of DED consists of tear film hyperosmolarity and immune responses on the ocular surface. Mice are widely used for developing models that simulate human DED features for investigating its pathogenesis and treatment. DED can be classified into aqueous-deficiency dry eye(ADDE) and evaporative dry eye(EDE). ADDE can be further divided into Sj?gren syndrome dry eye(SSDE) and non-Sj?gren syndrome dry eye(NSSDE). SSDE mouse models include natural strains, typified by non-obese diabetic(NOD) mice, and genetically engineered ones, like Aire-/-and Id3 knockout mice. Intrinsic EDE mainly refers to meibomian gland dysfunction(MGD). Eda-/-Tabby, Sod1-/-, Elovl1-/-are the most common transgenic MGD mouse models. Transgenic mouse models provide useful tools for studying the pathogenesis of DED and evaluating its novel therapies. This review compares the major transgenic dry eye mouse models and discusses their applications in DED research.
文摘Objective: To investigate the therapeutic potential of adipose-derived stem cells(ADSCs) for limited cutaneous scleroderma(LS) in mouse models,Methods: ADSCs were isolated from pathogen-free female C57BL/6 mice and LS was induced in wild type(WT) C57BL/6 mice via daily injection of bleomycin(0.1 m L x 300 μg/m L) for 4 weeks; then the ADSCs were subcutaneously injected into the dorsal area in the model treatment group,and 100 μL of phosphate buffered saline(PBS) solution was injected into the same site in the model control group,Green fluorescent protein(GFP) was used to track the cells using an in vivo imaging system on days 7,14,21 and 28 after transplantation,All mice were sacrificed and histologic analyses were performed after 4 weeks,and the skin thickness,collagen deposition and the total content of hydroxyproline were evaluated,Additionally,immunohistochemistry were performed to compare the tissue expression and distribution of TGF-β1 and VEGF between the ADSCs treatment group and the treatment control group,Results: WT C57BL/6 LS mouse model were successfully established and GFP in vivo fluorescence imaging showed that the translated ADSCs survived at the local for at least 4 weeks,Compared with the control group,the ADSCs treatment group significantly attenuated bleomycin-induced dermal fibrosis,reduced the skin thickness and the total content of hydroxyproline(P<0.05),The ADSCs treatment group displayed significantly lower levels of TGF-β1 and higher levels of VEGF than the control group(P<0.05),Conclusions: ADSCs may provide a feasible and practical treatment for autoimmune diseases such as LS and ameliorate dermal fibrosis.
基金the State Mecklenburg-Vorpommern,No.TBI-V-1-241-VBW-084。
文摘Colorectal cancer(CRC)is the third most common diagnosed malignancy among both sexes in the United States as well as in the European Union.While the incidence and mortality rates in western,high developed countries are declining,reflecting the success of screening programs and improved treatment regimen,a rise of the overall global CRC burden can be observed due to lifestyle changes paralleling an increasing human development index.Despite a growing insight into the biology of CRC and many therapeutic improvements in the recent decades,preclinical in vivo models are still indispensable for the development of new treatment approaches.Since the development of carcinogen-induced rodent models for CRC more than 80 years ago,a plethora of animal models has been established to study colon cancer biology.Despite tenuous invasiveness and metastatic behavior,these models are useful for chemoprevention studies and to evaluate colitis-related carcinogenesis.Genetically engineered mouse models(GEMM)mirror the pathogenesis of sporadic as well as inherited CRC depending on the specific molecular pathways activated or inhibited.Although the vast majority of CRC GEMM lack invasiveness,metastasis and tumor heterogeneity,they still have proven useful for examination of the tumor microenvironment as well as systemic immune responses;thus,supporting development of new therapeutic avenues.Induction of metastatic disease by orthotopic injection of CRC cell lines is possible,but the so generated models lack genetic diversity and the number of suited cell lines is very limited.Patient-derived xenografts,in contrast,maintain the pathological and molecular characteristics of the individual patient's CRC after subcutaneous implantation into immunodeficient mice and are therefore most reliable for preclinical drug development–even in comparison to GEMM or cell line-based analyses.However,subcutaneous patient-derived xenograft models are less suitable for studying most aspects of the tumor microenvironment and anti-tumoral immune responses.The authors review the distinct mouse models of CRC with an emphasis on their clinical relevance and shed light on the latest developments in the field of preclinical CRC models.
基金Supported by Grants from the Japanese Society of GastroenterologyThe Tokyo Society of Medical SciencesKanae Foundation for the Promotion of Medical Science
文摘Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) is the fifth most common cancer, and obesity has been established as a risk factor for HCC development. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH) is apparently the key link between obesity and hepatocarcinogenesis, and obesity also accelerates HCC development synergistically with other risk factors, such as hepatitis virus infection and alcohol consumption. As an explanation for the pathogenesis of NASH, the so-called "two-hit" theory has been widely accepted, but recently, a better model, the so-called "multiple-hits hypothesis" was proposed, which states that many disease-promoting factors may occur in parallel, rather than consecutively. However, the overall mechanism remains largely unknown. Various cell-cell and organ-organ interactions are involved in the pathogenesis of NASH, and thus appropriate in vivo disease models are essential for a deeper understanding. However, replicating the full spectrum of human NASH has been difficult, as NASH involves obesity, insulin resistance, steatohepatitis, fibrosis, and ultimately HCC, and the lack of an appropriate mouse model has been a considerable barrier to determining the missing links among obesity, NASH, and HCC. In recent years, several innovative mouse models presenting obesity- and NASHassociated HCC have been established by modified diets, chemotoxic agents, genetic manipulation, or a combination of these factors, shedding some light on this complex network and providing new therapeutic strategies. Thus, in this paper, I review the mouse models of obesity- and NASH-associated HCC, especially focusing on recent advances and their clinical relevance.
基金Supported by Research grants from the Ministry of Science and Technology(MOST)in Taiwan,No.NSC99-2628-B-010-001-MY3,MOST 103-2321-B-010-003,MOST 103-2633-H-010-001,MOST 103-2633-B-400-002 and MOST104-3011-B-010-001a grant from the Ministry of Education,Aim for the Top University Plan
文摘The multifactorial and multistage pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)has fascinated a wide spectrum of scientists for decades.While a number of major risk factors have been identified,their mechanistic roles in hepatocarcinogenesis still need to be elucidated.Many tumor suppressor genes(TSGs)have been identified as being involved in HCC.These TSGs can be classified into two groups depending on the situation with respect to allelic mutation/loss in the tumors:the recessive TSGs with two required mutated alleles and the haploinsufficient TSGs with one required mutated allele.Hepatitis B virus(HBV)is one of the most important risk factors associated with HCC.Although mice cannot be infected with HBV due to the narrow host range of HBV and the lack of a proper receptor,one advantage of mouse models for HBV/HCC research is the numerous and powerfulgenetic tools that help investigate the phenotypic effects of viral proteins and allow the dissection of the dose-dependent action of TSGs.Here,we mainly focus on the application of mouse models in relation to HBV-associated HCC and on TSGs that act either in a recessive or in a haploinsufficient manner.Discoveries obtained using mouse models will have a great impact on HCC translational medicine.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 81271092, 81570927)Scientific and Technological Developing Grant in Shandong Province (2014GSF118083)+1 种基金Scientific and Technological Developing Grant for Medicine and Health in Shandong Province (2015WS0507)Research Initiation Grant of Binzhou Medical University (BY2012KYQD01, BY2013KYQD15)
文摘Age-related hearing loss(AHL),or presbycusis,is the most common neurodegenerative disorder and top communication deficit of the aged population.Genetic predisposition is one of the major factors in the development of AHL.Generally,AHL is associated with an age-dependent loss of sensory hair cells,spiral ganglion neurons and stria vascularis cells in the inner ear.Although the mechanisms leading to genetic hearing loss are not completely understood,caspase-family proteases function as important signals in the inner ear pathology.It is now accepted that mouse models are the best tools to study the mechanism of genetic hearing loss or AHL.Here,we provide a brief review of recent studies on hearing improvement in mouse models of AHL by anti-apoptotic treatment.
文摘Colorectal cancer is a worldwide health burden,with high incidence and mortality,especially in the advanced stages of the disease.Preclinical models are very important and valuable to discover and validate early and specific biomarkers as well as new therapeutic targets.In order to accomplish that,the animal models must replicate the clinical evolution of the disease in all of its phases.In this article,we review the existent mouse models,with their strengths and weaknesses in the replication of human cancer disease progression,with major focus on orthotopic models.
基金supported by the Austrian Science Funds(P24734-B24)
文摘Alzheimer’s disease(AD)is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the most common form of dementia worldwide.As age is the main risk factor,>97%of all AD cases are of sporadic origin,potentiated by various risk factors associated with life style and starting at an age>60 years.Only<3%of AD cases are of genetic origin caused by mutations in the amyloid precursor protein or Presenilins 1 or 2,and symptoms already start at an age<30 years.In order to study progression of AD,as well as therapeutic strategies,mouse models are state-of-the-art.So far many transgenic mouse models have been developed and used,with mutations in the APP or presenilin or combinations(3×Tg,5×Tg).However,such transgenic mouse models more likely mimic the genetic form of AD and no information can be given how sporadic forms develop.Several risk genes,such as Apolipoprotein E4 and TREM-2 enhance the risk of sporadic AD,but also many risk factors associated with life style(e.g.,diabetes,hypercholesterolemia,stress)may play a role.In this review we discuss the current situation regarding AD mouse models,and the problems to develop a sporadic mouse model of AD.
文摘An allelic variant of the protein tyrosin phosphatase non-receptor 22(PTPN22) gene, PTPN22 R620 W, constitutes the strongest non-HLA genetic risk factor for the development of type 1 diabetes(T1D). A numberstudies using mouse models have addressed how PTPN22 predisposes to T1D. PTPN22 downmodulation, overexpression or expression of the variant gene in genetically manipulated mice has generated controversial results. These discrepancies probably derive from the fact that PTPN22 has differential effects on innate and adaptive immune responses. Moreover, the effects of PTPN22 are dependent on other genetic variables. Here we discuss these findings and try to explain the discrepancies. Exploring the mechanism by which PTPN22 contributes to islet-specific autoimmunity could help us understand its role in T1D pathogenesis and exploit it as a potential therapeutic target to prevent the disease.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number 31970508Drug Innovation Major Project,Grant/Award Number 2018ZX09711-001-005Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences(CAMS)Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences,Grant/Award Number CAMS-I2M and 2016-I2M-1-004。
文摘Background: Alzheimer's disease(AD) is a complex neurodegenerative disease. Due to the complexity of its molecular pathogenesis and the interaction of the numerous factors involved, the etiology and pathogenesis of AD have not been fully elucidated. Therefore, effective treatment for AD remains to be developed. Evodiamine, a quinolone alkaloid, has been found to improve learning and memory ability to in the APP^(swe)/PS1^(ΔE9) mouse model of dementia. However, the cytotoxicity and physicochemical properties of evodiamine have limited its use in the treatment of AD.Methods: Evodiamine and its derivatives were effectively synthesized by EDCImediated condensation at room temperature. These target compounds contained 1 thio-and 21 oxo-evodiamine derivatives with different substituted groups. The cytotoxicity of evodiamine and its derivatives and the neuroprotective effects of the evodiamine derivatives against H_2O_2-induced cell loss in SH-SY5 Y cells were investigated using the WST-8 assay. The Morris water-maze test was used to detect the effect of evodiamine and its derivatives on improving learning and memory in APP^(swe)/PS1^(ΔE9) mice.Results: In this study, a series of oxo-and thio-evodiamine derivatives was synthesized. Several derivatives showed lower cytotoxicity and stronger neuroprotective effects than evodiamine and elicited enhanced cognitive improvement, especially in the test of spatial memory in APP^(swe)/PS1^(ΔE9) mice.Conclusion: Our study provides insights for developing novel evodiamine derivatives for chemical intervention and treatment of AD.
基金Supported by 3M Science and Technology Fellowship Award(to Clark CR)National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of HealthNo.5R00CA151672-03(to Star TK)
文摘Colorectal cancer(CRC) constitutes a major publichealth problem as the third most commonly diagnosed and third most lethal malignancy worldwide. The prevalence and the physical accessibility to colorectal tumors have made CRC an ideal model for the study of tumor genetics. Early research efforts using patient derived CRC samples led to the discovery of several highly penetrant mutations(e.g., APC, KRAS, MMR genes) in both hereditary and sporadic CRC tumors. This knowledge has enabled researchers to develop genetically engineered and chemically induced tumor models of CRC, both of which have had a substantial impact on our understanding of the molecular basis of CRC. Despite these advances, the morbidity and mortality of CRC remains a cause for concern and highlight the need to uncover novel genetic drivers of CRC. This review focuses on mouse models of CRC with particular emphasis on a newly developed cancer gene discovery tool, the Sleeping Beauty transposon-based mutagenesis model of CRC.
文摘The number of patients with lifestyle-related diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and cancer, is increasing all over the world, and that of diabetics is increasing especially rapidly. Diabetic animal models have played a key role in elucidating the etiology of diabetes and developing anti-diabetic drugs. In this review, we overviewed characteristics of diabetic mouse models and pharmacological evaluation using the diabetic models.
基金sponsored by the NIH/NCI grant K99CA138914 (YT), CA112081 (WY), R01CA02603831an A*STAR Investigator Grant (HPK)
文摘Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the world. Many mouse models have been developed to evaluate features of colorectal cancer in humans. These can be grouped into genetically-engineered, chemically-induced, and inoculated models. However, none recapitulates all of the characteristics of human colorectal cancer. It is critical to use a specific mouse model to address a particular research question. Here, we review commonly used mouse models for human colorectal cancer.
文摘Insulin resistance is a hallmark of type 2 diabetes. In an effort to understand and treat this condition, re searchers have used genetic manipulation of mice to uncover insulin signaling pathways and determine the effects of their perturbation. After decades of research much has been learned, but the pathophysiology o insulin resistance in human diabetes remains contro versial, and treating insulin resistance remains a chal lenge. This review will discuss limitations of mouse models lacking select insulin signaling molecule genes In the most influential mouse models, glucose metabo lism differs from that of humans at the cellular, organ and whole-organism levels, and these differences limi the relevance and benefit of the mouse models both in terms of mechanistic investigations and therapeutic development. These differences are due partly to im mutable differences in mouse and human biology, and partly to the failure of genetic modifications to produce an accurate model of human diabetes. Several fac tors often limit the mechanistic insights gained from experimental mice to the particular species and strain including: developmental effects, unexpected meta bolic adjustments, genetic background effects, and technical issues. We conclude that the limitations and weaknesses of genetically modified mouse models of insulin resistance underscore the need for redirection of research efforts toward methods that are more directly relevant to human physiology.
文摘Skeletal metastases result in significant morbidity and mortality.This is particularly true of cancers with a strong predilection for the bone,such as breast,prostate,and lung cancers.There is currently no reliable cure for skeletal metastasis,and palliative therapy options are limited.The Wnt signaling pathway has been found to play an integral role in the process of skeletal metastasis and may be an important clinical target.Several experimental models of skeletal metastasis have been used to find new biomarkers and test new treatments.In this review,we discuss pathologic process of bone metastasis,the roles of the Wnt signaling,and the available experimental models and treatments.
基金Supported by Instituto de Salud Carlos (CIBERehd)
文摘Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal of human malignancies ranking 4th among cancer-related death in the western world and in the United States,and potent therapeutic options are lacking.Although during the last few years there have been important advances in the understanding of the molecular events responsible for the development of pancreatic cancer,currently specific mechanisms of treatment resistance remain poorly understood and new effective systemic drugs need to be developed and probed.In vivo models to study pancreatic cancer and approach this issue remain limited and present different molecular features that must be considered in the studies depending on the purpose to fit special research themes.In the last few years,several genetically engineered mouse models of pancreatic exocrine neoplasia have been developed.These models mimic the disease as they reproduce genetic alterations implicated in the progression of pancreatic cancer.Genetic alterations such as activating mutations in KRas,or TGFb and/or inactivation of tumoral suppressors such as p53,INK4A/ARF BRCA2 and Smad4 are the most common drivers to pancreatic carcinogenesis and have been used to create transgenic mice.These mouse models have a spectrum of pathologic changes,from pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia to lesions that progress histologically culminating in fully invasive and metastatic disease and represent the most useful preclinical model system.These models can characterize the cellular and molecular pathology of pancreatic neoplasia and cancer and constitute the best tool to investigate new therapeutic approaches,chemopreventive and/or anticancer treatments.Here,we review and update the current mouse models that reproduce different stages of human pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and will have clinical relevance in future pancreatic cancer developments.
文摘Primary liver cancer remains one of the most lethal malignancies worldwide. Due to differences in prevalence of etiological factors the incidence of primary liver can-cer varies among the world, with a peak in East-Asia. As this disease is still lethal in most of the cases, research has to be done to improve our understanding of the disease, offering insights for possible treatment options. For this purpose, animal models are widely used, especially mouse models. In this review, we describe the different types of mouse models used in liver cancer research, with emphasis on genetically engineered mice used in this field. We focus on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), as this is by far the most common type of primary liver cancer, accounting for 70%-85% of cases.
文摘Parkinson's disease,the most common movement disorder,has a strong neuroinflammatory aspect.This is evident by increased pro-inflammatory cytokines in the serum,and the presence of activated microglial cells,and inflammatory cytokines in the substantia nigra of post-mortem brains as well as cerebrospinal fluid of Parkinson's disease patients.The central and peripheral neuroinflammatory aspects of Parkinson's disease can be investigated in vivo via administration of the inflammagen lipopolysaccharide,a component of the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria.In this mini-review,we will critically evaluate different routes of lipopolysaccharide administration(including intranasal systemic and ste reotasic),their relevance to clinical Parkinson's disease as well as the recent findings in lipopolysaccharide mouse models.We will also share our own expe riences with systemic and intrastriatal lipopolysaccharide models in C57BL/6 mice and will discuss the usefulness of lipopolysaccharide mouse models for future research in the field.
